Suspect Identified In Fatal Shooting Of Off Duty Cop

RACINE, WI — The suspect in the fatal shooting of Racine Police Officer John Hetland has been identified, according to reports. Dalquavis T. Ward, 26, is accused of firing the fatal shot.

Authorities said that Hetland, who was off-duty Monday, June 17, was shot and killed that night after he tried stopping an armed robbery at Teezer's Tavern, 1936 Lathrop Ave. on Racine's southwest side.

Police said Hetland intervened as a masked man attempted to rob the bar at about 9:40 p.m. He sustained a fatal gunshot wound during the altercation, police said.

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A manhunt was undertaken, and Ward was taken in and identified to the public. "A short while ago, that suspect was wearing officer Hetland's handcuffs. That's how he was taken to jail. That part feels good," Sheriff David Beth said, according to WISN.

See the WISN report on the fatal shooting suspect's arrest here.