(Kewaskum) What began with a stolen vehicle in West Bend, led to the death of two random people and the suspect moments later near Kewaskum Wednesday afternoon. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office has provided a detailed rundown of events that took place on Forest View Road. A 30-year-old West Bend man crashed the stolen vehicle, he then proceeded to crash a second vehicle, break into three homes, physically assault several people, and fatally shot two men, ages 77 and 72, at their homes. The situation ended when a sheriff’s deputy confronted the suspect and exchanged gunfire, striking the suspect and causing his death. The deputy is on administrative leave as the investigation continues.
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