Janesville Police Department arrests two people after shots fired report

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - After receiving reports of shots fired in Janesville on Tuesday afternoon, the Janesville Police Department has announced the arrest of two people Tuesday night.

Brandon L. Knutson, 33, faces charges of first degree recklessly endangering safety, felon in possession of a firearm, battery and disorderly conduct while armed and probation violation.

Jeffery A. Knutson, 36, was arrested for potential charges of battery, disorderly conduct and felon in possession of a firearm.

The arrests come after the Janesville Police Department responded to a call about a person hearing four gunshots in the 300 block of Clark Street, the police department explained.

Another caller reported seeing people involved in a fight at the 200 block of Clark Street, the police department stated.

The police department stated that during the investigation, officers searched and talked to people in the area.

The investigation eventually led to the identification of the individuals, the police department explained.

As a precaution during the investigation, St. John Vianney School, St. Paul’s Lutheran School, and Roosevelt Elementary School were placed on hold.

A “hold” status allows normal activities to continue inside the schools while temporarily restricting movement in and out of the buildings.

During the investigation, the police department determined there was no threat to the school and school staff began releasing students.

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