La Crosse, Wisconsin — A tense situation unfolded in La Crosse on Friday afternoon after reports of gunfire led to the arrest of a 44-year-old man on the city’s south side. Authorities say the incident, while alarming, appears to be isolated with no reported injuries.
According to police, officers were dispatched around 1:39 p.m. to the 900 block of 8th Street South after receiving calls about a person firing a gun. When officers arrived at the scene, they encountered what was described as a “shots call” situation, with witnesses quickly pointing them toward a suspect seen leaving the area.
Police located the individual, identified as Tyri Roquemore, near the intersection of 8th Street and Mississippi Street. He was taken into custody without incident, bringing a swift end to the immediate concern for public safety.
While no one was injured, several key details remain unclear. Authorities have not confirmed how many shots were fired, whether the firearm was aimed at a person or object, or if any property was damaged during the incident. These unanswered questions have left residents concerned, though officials have emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the community.
Roquemore now faces multiple serious charges, including second-degree recklessly endangering safety, possession of a firearm by a felon, operating a firearm while intoxicated, and felony bail jumping. These charges suggest a complex legal situation that may unfold further as investigators gather more evidence.
Police have stated that the investigation is still active, and additional details may be released as they continue to piece together what exactly happened.
For now, the quick response by officers and the absence of injuries have provided some reassurance, even as the community awaits more clarity on the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
