Delafield man dies in 'accidental shooting,' police say

Drake Bentley, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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A man died following an "accidental shooting" inside of a home, Delafield police say.

The shooting took place shortly after 5 p.m. on Wednesday in the area of Oakwood Road and Highway 83. Police say the reporting caller described the shooting as accidental.

According to police, first responders attempted life-saving measures.

Everyone involved in the incident are cooperating with authorities, police said.

The incident led to a large law enforcement response, which included the Village of Hartland Police, Waukesha County Sheriff, Waukesha County District Attorney, Lake Country Fire and Rescue, and the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

Contact Drake Bentley at (414) 391-5647 or DBentley1@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @DrakeBentleyMJS.

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