Woman involved in shootout with Cudahy police sentenced to 10 years in prison

CUDAHY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A woman who shot at Cudahy police officers in March was sentenced Tuesday, July 27.

Brandi Bacon pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree intentional homicide and was sentenced to 10 years initial confinement, with five years of extended supervision.

According to a criminal complaint, officers were called to a duplex on Pennsylvania Avenue in Cudahy on March 13, for an intoxicated woman firing a gun.

Police located Bacon underneath a bush outside.

When asked to come out, the complaint says Bacon opened fire at officers.

Officers returned fire, striking Bacon in the abdomen. No officers were injured.

In a statement to authorities, Bacon admitted to consuming multiple bottles of wine, using cocaine and smoking marijuana.

She said she didn't have a recollection of the events but admitted to having a firearm with her that night.

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