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Beloit police officer attacked, suspect arrested | News

BELOIT, WIS (WREX) – Beloit police officers rushed to a 911 call from one of their own Wednesday afternoon after an officer was attacked.

The scene takes place in the 800 block of Oak Street in Beloit.

A gun was fired during the altercation, but neither the officers nor the suspect were injured.

The person was arrested without further escalation.

Police Chief Andre Sayles assured the public that an investigation was ongoing and promised transparency throughout the process.

Updates will be provided as details become available.

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