UPDATED: 07/30/2026 8:59PM

WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) — Waukesha police have confirmed that a large law enforcement response outside the Meijer store Thursday night is connected to an officer-involved shooting.

The Waukesha Police Department is expected to provide additional details during a news conference at 9:30 p.m.

CBS 58 will be at the news conference and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Large police presence reported outside Waukesha Meijer

POSTED: 07/30/2026 08:02 PM

WAUKESHA, Wis. (CBS 58) — A large police presence gathered outside the Meijer store in Waukesha on Thursday night.

CBS 58's Adam Rife was at the scene, where dozens of law enforcement officers were observed. The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office was among the agencies responding.

A source who was inside the store during the incident told CBS 58 they were in the produce section when another customer said someone had a knife. The source then reported hearing two or three apparent gunshots.

CBS 58 has not independently confirmed whether a shooting occurred or what prompted the law enforcement response.

This is a developing story. CBS 58 News will provide updates as more information becomes available.