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Green Bay Police Department
Friday July 28th, 2023 :: 03:44 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Update: Shooting Suspect Identified & Charged; Michael Putala, 23, Green Bay

A 23-year-old Green Bay man suspected of shooting and killing a 24-year-old Green Bay man due to an alleged argument stemming from an ongoing dispute, has been charged.
 
The Brown County District Attorney’s Office charged Michael Putala, 23, Green Bay on July 28, 2023:
 

  • First-Degree Reckless Homicide
    • Use of a Dangerous Weapon
  • First-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
    • Use of a Dangerous Weapon
  • First-Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
    • Use of a Dangerous Weapon
 
Putala was arrested on Saturday, July 15, 2023, after he voluntarily turned himself in at the Green Bay Police Department to discuss the incident from Friday, July 14, 2023, in the 1100 block of Cass Street.
 
This is an active investigation. No further information will be released at this time.
 
Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to call Green Bay Police at (920) 448-3200 and reference case #23-238363. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at (920) 432-STOP (7867). You may also submit a tip online at www.432stop.com, or utilize the "P3 Tips" app.

Address/Location
Green Bay Police Department
307 South Adams Street
Green Bay, WI 54301

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 920-448-3200

Jennifer Gonzalez
Communications Coordinator
920-448-3200

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