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Authorities are confirming some more details this morning about the mass shooting in Crandon.
Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen confirmed that Tyler Peterson, a 20-year-old sheriff's deputy and part time police officer, is the only person responsible for the mass shooting in Crandon.
All evidence, from multiple sources, indicates that the perpetrator of these vicious multiple homicides was Tyler Peterson and only Tyler Peterson," Van Hollen said in a news conference.
"At approximately 2:47 am...Peterson entered a building at 201 N. Hazeldale, Apartment B in Crandon," he continued. "An argument ensued. Peterson then left the building, retrieved a rifle from his truck, forcibly entered the apartment, and began to open fire. Approximately 30 rounds were fired inside the apartment."
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Van Hollen confirmed that six people were killed; Jordanne Murray, 18, who is believed to be Peterson's ex-girlfriend, Crandon High School students
Katrina McCorkle, 18, Lianna Thomas, 18, and Lindsey Stahl, 14, as well as recent graduates Bradley Schultz, 20, and Aaron Smith, 20.
Charlie Neitzel is the only survivor of the shooting.
Van Hollen would not comment on Peterson's relationship to any of his victims, saying only that the investigation is "fluid and ongoing."
After the shootings, Peterson fled, firing at a Crandon Police officer who responded to the scene.
"Peterson had telephone conversations with law enforcement, including Crandon Police Chief John Dennee, confirming he was the shooter," Van Hollen said.
"By mid- to late-morning Sunday, Peterson was located at a residence in the town of Argonne."
"Contact was established and maintained with the suspect. Ultimately, however, shots were fired by both law enforcement and Mr. Peterson."
Van Hollen said the cause of Peterson's death is still "a matter of ongoing investigation" and would not say whether authorities shot him or Peterson shot himself.
One Victim Attended UWM
Click here to listen to Newsradio 620 WTMJ's Dan O'Donnell report on the reaction of the uncle of a victim of the shooting, a victim who attended UW-Milwaukee.
One of the victims, Bradley Schultz, was a junior at UWM and came back home to Crandon for homecoming.
"He wasn't supposed to go up north this weekend," said Bradley's uncle, Steven Bocek, who lives in Oak Creek.
"It was just a last minute deal. Evidently one of his friends called me from Crandon and said they were having a get-together."
Bocek remembers him as a truly special young man.
"He was just always happy. He was just the kind of kid that was always smiling and always very polite."
And now Bocek can't believe Bradley and five others are gone.
"I know a few of the other kids. I probably know all their parents. Bradley was just such a wonderful kid and I'm sure the rest of the kids were, too."
The Lone Survivor
Click here to listen to Newsradio 620 WTMJ's Erik Bilstad describe the story of the lone survivor of the shooting, Charlie Neitzel.
Neitzel, the lone surviving victim of the shooting, is hospitalized in Marshfield, and his condition is improving. His dad Chuck says things could have been far worse for Charlie, who was shot in the arm and leg.
"He's got a lot of friends up there," said Chuck. "He's got his brother, his mother, his grandmother. He's gonna have visitors constantly, so that's keeping him in good spirits."
Still, Chuck knows he is lucky to have his son alive, as other parents mourn their losses - including the parents of the shooter.
"I feel really sorry for them, too. It's not something that was supposed to happen."
Neitzel is going into surgery today
The Petersons React
Click here to listen to Newsradio 620 WTMJ's Dan O'Donnell report on how the Peterson family is dealing with one of their own who caused the massacre.
Pastor Bill Farr of Grace Chapel Church read a statement from Tyler Peterson's family.
"Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and their friends," said the Petersons in the statement.
"We are grieving for your losses. We are very sorry for what has happened. This huge tragedy has deeply affected everyone, including us."
The statement, read during Monday's news conference, expressed the family's stunned surprise at Sunday morning's shootings.
"We are in shock and disbelief that he would do such terrible things. This was not the Tyler we knew and loved."
Crandon Mourns
Click here to listen to Newsradio 620 WTMJ's Chris Lato report on how the community is reacting to a mass murder in their town.
An entire community is grieving, attempting to deal with an event that is almost unimaginable. Sjana Farr knew all of the victims and the shooter.
"It's been hell," said Farr.
"Tyler wasn't a troublemaker. He just snapped, and that's what we don't understand."
And for now, Farr, says it's ok to run the gamut of emotions.
"I'm angry because Tyler was my good friend, and for him to turn all of a sudden like that and kill my other good friends," said Farr.
Those closest to the situation, including the shooter's family, admit they may never get all the answers they are seeking on why this shooting rampage occurred.
