Oak Creek Trailer Park Shooter Tried Hiding Gun: Police

OAK CREEK, WI — Police in Oak Creek were called to a trailer park on the 2100 block of W. College Ave. just before 2 a.m. on July 27 on a report of an apparent weapons violation.

According to police reports, a woman called 911 after hearing what sounded like several gunshots in the area. When police responded they spoke with multiple witnesses, on neighbor reported seeing his neighbor shoot multiple gunshots into the air.

According to police reports, officers spoke with a resident living in the neighboring trailer. The residents - one man and one woman - reportedly denied shooting any firearm, but stated they heard the gunshots.

Reports stated that officers were given permission to search the property, and located empty shell casings in the trash can, a sliver Smith and Wesson .357 revolver, a Beretta 32acp, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in the residents.

When police questioned the man, he admitted to shooting both pistols in the air approximately 12 times to show the woman how to use a weapon.

Reports indicated that the woman was arrested and cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia in addition to obstructing an officer. The man was arrested on suspicion of second-degree recklessly endangering safety.

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