Suspect in custody after firing gunshots towards Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal police officer during traffic stop

HAYWARD, Wis. (WEAU) – A suspect is in custody after firing gunshots towards a police officer during a traffic stop in Hayward.

According to Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Police, on Oct. 9, 2026, at around 9:43 p.m., an officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop after responding to a driving complaint in the area of County Highway B.

While attempting to stop the vehicle, the vehicle pulled into the parking lot of the Sevenwinds Casino. A suspect got out of the vehicle and fired multiple gunshots at the officer, striking and damaging the officers squad car.

A second person fled the vehicle and went inside the casino where he was later found sitting at the bar. That person was detained by law enforcement.

After the shooting incident, a vehicle chase took place ending when the suspect vehicle crashed. The suspect was then taken into custody and was taken by helicopter for medical treatment.

37-year-old Andrew White of Couderay, WI was arrested on suspicion of 1st degree attempted homicide, 1st degree reckless endangerment, felon in possession of a firearm, intentionally endangering safety, vehicle operator fleeing/eluding and probation violation.

The officer involved was not hurt, and there were no other injuries reported from the incident.