One Hurt in Early Morning Eau Claire Shooting

Police investigating incident that sent one person to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:19pm

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Eau Claire police are investigating an early morning shooting that left one person with a single, non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The incident occurred in Washington Township, which is under the jurisdiction of the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office, and one person is currently in custody.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety are ongoing concerns in the Eau Claire community, with the city seeing a rise in certain types of crime in recent years. This incident highlights the need for continued coordination between local law enforcement agencies to address these issues.

The details

According to the Eau Claire Police Department, staff contacted the communications center shortly after 3 a.m. about an adult who came in with a single, non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The investigation is still ongoing, but early information suggests the incident took place in Washington Township, which is under the Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office's jurisdiction. Both the ECPD and the Sheriff's Office are investigating the shooting, and one person is currently in custody.

  • The incident occurred shortly after 3 a.m. on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The players

Eau Claire Police Department

The local law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the shooting incident.

Eau Claire County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency with jurisdiction over the Washington Township area where the shooting took place, and is assisting in the investigation.

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What’s next

The investigation is still ongoing, and authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting and any potential charges against the individual in custody.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges Eau Claire faces with gun violence and the need for continued collaboration between local law enforcement agencies to address public safety concerns in the community.