Deputy Sheriff Kaitie Leising, St. Croix County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin

Deputy Sheriff Kaitie Leising

St. Croix County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin

End of Watch Saturday, May 6, 2023

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Kaitie Leising

Deputy Sheriff Kaitie Leising was shot and killed while investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a drunk driver near the intersection of Route 128 and County Road G, south of Glenwood City.

She had been speaking with the driver for approximately eight minutes and requested that he consent to field sobriety tests. The man suddenly produced a handgun and opened fire on Deputy Leising. Despite being mortally wounded, she returned fire but did not strike the subject.

The man ran into nearby woods, where he committed suicide approximately one hour later after other deputies spotted him.

Deputy Leising had served with the St. Croix County Sheriff's Office for one year and previously served with the Pennington County Sheriff's Office (South Dakota) for two years. She is survived by her wife, son, parents, sister, and grandmother.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Committed suicide

accident, Impaired Driver

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Although, I did not know Deputy Leising. I would like to offer my condolences. As a Peace Officer in any state, it takes heart, pride, and joy to wear the uniform knowing that your life is on the line each and everyday. We appreciate her service and want to be a reminder that we are a nation supporting all of our fallen officers. You are a HERO Deputy Leising.

Anonymous
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June 26, 2024