Superior, Wisconsin: The Superior officer involved shooting video released this week lays out a hard truth every cop understands: a traffic stop tied to a domestic violence call can turn into an ambush in seconds. Superior Police say the Dec. 7, 2025, incident left one officer hit multiple times after the suspect stepped out with a rifle and opened fire.
Superior Police Chief Paul Winterscheidt said the department chose to release a compiled video after Wisconsin investigators completed their independent work, allowing the public to see a factual, chronological account drawn from body-worn cameras, squad video, and other sources. The department also said it had received numerous records requests tied to the case.
The agency is not releasing the names of the two officers who were fired upon, citing privacy because they are victims in the criminal case. The department did release the name of one involved officer, Ben Olson, who was originally with the domestic violence victim when gunfire erupted nearby and ran toward the shooting.
Wisconsin DOJ said officers were dispatched to a potential domestic dispute early Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. At about 2:44 a.m., an officer initiated a traffic stop near Tower Avenue and North 37th Street on a vehicle believed to be connected to that domestic dispute.
Charging documents described in local reporting allege the suspect, Dylan Charles Edward Wallace, 28, had been arguing with his girlfriend and assaulted her before the traffic stop occurred. Those allegations are part of the criminal case now moving through court.
According to the Wisconsin DOJ, the driver exited the vehicle and fired, striking the officer who initiated the stop. DOJ said the initiating officer and another responding Superior officer fired back, striking the suspect. Aid was rendered immediately to the wounded officer, who was transported to a hospital and later released.
The department said one officer was struck three times and that a bullet hit the officer’s radio, disrupting communications during the fight. Investigators also recovered shell casings, and the chief credited training and composure under fire, noting the most experienced officer at the scene had less than four years on the job.
Field Lessons are offered strictly as general, industry-standard reminders drawn from common safety practices and typical policy considerations. They are not based on any inside knowledge of this specific incident, do not presume what actions were taken, and should not be interpreted as commentary on the decisions made at the scene.
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Domestic violence calls may be misdemeanors in many jurisdictions, but they remain one of the most dangerous calls in law enforcement. Treat any car stops or approaches as felony stops.
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Rifle carry and quick access must be standard for law enforcement.
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After the first shots, shift to containment and controlled contact: stop the momentum toward chaos, establish roles, and prevent friendly fire or crossfire risks.
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