A deputy with the Forest County Sheriff’s Department is on administrative leave while an officer-involved shooting is investigated.
Deputy Craig Justice shot a wanted sex offender when the Texas fugitive pointed a shotgun at him January 4th. He originally responded to a report of stranded motorist. When 31-year-old Brandon Cude realized Justice knew he was wanted, he pointed the weapon at the deputy and the deputy shot him to death.
State investigators say they will turn over their findings to the Forest County district attorney for a decision about filing charges.
