The Oshkosh Police Department along with personnel from the UW Oshkosh Police Department, and Wisconsin State Patrol responded to an incident involving shots fired earlier this evening near McKinley Avenue and John Street.  

A suspect is in custody, and the victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. There is no ongoing threat to the campus community at this time. 

You can read the full Oshkosh Police Department media release below. 

Students and employees are encouraged to ensure they are signed up for Titan Alert to receive timely emergency notifications: https://www.uwosh.edu/police/services/titan-alert/ 

Thank you, 

Chris Tarmann,  

Chief of Police, UW Oshkosh Police Department 

City of Oshkosh Police Department Press Release
Date: 04/11/2026
Time: 9:30PM

Weapons Complaints
OSHKOSH, WI (April 11, 2026): At 7:08 p.m., the Oshkosh Police Department received reports of multiple shots fired in the area of McKinley Avenue and John Street in the City of Oshkosh. Officers already working in the area due to an unsanctioned pub crawl also heard the gunfire. A 17-year-old Oshkosh resident was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
Assisted by deputies from the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office, officers from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Police Department, and troopers from the Wisconsin State Patrol, an extensive search for the suspect was immediately conducted. Officers also deployed a drone and multiple K-9s to assist in the search.
At 7:58 p.m., 50 minutes after the initial reports of gunfire, the suspect was observed attempting to leave the area in a vehicle. Officers conducted a high-risk traffic stop at Jackson Street and Irving Avenue, and the suspect, a 23-year-old man from Omro, was safely taken into custody without further incident. This investigation remains active, and criminal charges are pending.
The Oshkosh Police Department continues to work diligently to locate and apprehend dangerous individuals. We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents and will continue taking swift and decisive action against conduct that threatens public safety. The safety and security of our community remains our top priority.
If anyone has information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to contact the Oshkosh Police Department at 920-236-5700. If you have information about this incident, but wish to remain anonymous, please contact the Winnebago County Crime Stoppers at 920-231-8477; or through the P3 App.