UPDATE: ECPD says Madison attempted homicide suspect is no longer in the Eau Claire area

Published: Jun. 11, 2024 at 11:03 AM CDT

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - The Eau Claire Police Department says Madison attempted homicide suspect Jerome Jacobs is no longer in the Eau Claire area.

Tuesday afternoon, ECPD lifted the recommendation to shelter in place after searching the area where Jacobs was last seen.

According to an update from the Eau Claire Police Department, Jerome Jacobs was not found after an extensive search of the area that included homes.

A police incident report from the City of Madison Police Department identifies 37-year-old Jacobs as a person of interest in a shooting that happened on Sunday, June 9, at about 10:46 p.m. near Trafalgar Place and Andrew Way in Madison, Wis. Two people were injured in that incident. The report calls this incident an attempted homicide.

ECPD is thanking the community for tips and assistance received throughout the day.

Jacobs currently has a felony Department of Corrections warrant.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - ECPD just confirmed that the man they are currently looking for in the Randall Park neighborhood is a suspect in a Madison homicide.

Eau Claire Police Department Chief Matt Rokus confirmed that Jerome Jacobs is a suspect in a Madison homicide.

There is an active search in the Randall Park neighborhood for Jacobs, who fled on foot. That map is available below. He was last seen wearing all blue.

ECPD confirmed earlier to our photojournalist that he is armed.

ECPD warns community members see to not approach him. Anyone who sees anything suspicious is asked to report it immediately to ECPD. That number is 715-839-4972.

The public is asked to avoid the area in the map below. Those within the perimeter are asked to shelter in place.

We will be updating this story as we learn more.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - ECPD has released a photo of the suspect.

Eau Claire Police Department has identified the suspect as Jerome Jacobs. He was last seen wearing all blue and fled on foot.

Our photojournalist on the scene confirmed earlier with ECPD that the suspect has a gun.

ECPD asks the public to avoid this area. If you are in this area, shelter in place immediately.

ECPD warns that if you see him, do not approach him.

If you see any suspicious activity, report it immediately to ECPD. That number is 715-839-4972.

We will be updating this story as we learn more.

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) - Police are at an active scene looking for a suspect with a gun.

Ben Frederick of the Eau Claire Police Department told our photojournalist on the scene that there is an “active search” for a suspect with a gun.

The search is currently taking place in the neighborhood around Lakeshore Elementary/Randall Park, near 9th Avenue and Broadway Street.

Our photojournalist reports that the ECPD has several units set up along a perimeter near the trail. A law enforcement drone is searching the area.

ECPD asks that the public avoid the area and shelter in place.

We will be updating this story as we learn more.