Shooting in Wisconsin
State troopers stand near a house in Crandon, Wis., where an off-duty sheriff’s deputy killed six people early Sunday. A seventh victim is in critical condition. The gunman, Tyler Peterson, 20, was shot to death by police officers. (Andy Manis / Associated Press)
Residents of Crandon gather outside the Praise Chapel Community Church. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that the victims included the gunman’s former girlfriend. (Morry Gash / Associated Press)
A television news reporter stands near the house in Crandon where an off-duty sheriff’s deputy shot and killed six people. Crandon is a small town about 225 miles north of Milwaukee in an area known for logging and outdoor activities. (Andy Manis / Associated Press)
A girl overcome with emotion pauses in the doorway of the Praise Chapel Community Church in Crandon. Residents gathered at the church to meet with counselors. (Andy Manis / Associated Press)
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Shocked residents of Crandon comfort each other. Any time that you can release the tears and be able to grieve out loud and share your anger and things, I think its part of the healing process, said the Rev. Bill Farr, whose son grew up hunting and fishing with the gunman and two of the victims. (Andy Manis / Associated Press)
Crandon residents embrace after the shooting. “Everyone is reeling,” said Richard Peters, superintendent of the Crandon School District, who knew the shooting victims. “Crandon is small-town America, a close-knit community. No one envisaged anyone in this community would do something like this. We all knew the kids, and they all knew us.” (Morry Gash / Associated Press)
