A routine patrol quickly turned into a dangerous police pursuit when officers spotted a stolen vehicle [music] linked to a RECENT BURGLARY. >> [ __ ] >> WHAT FOLLOWED was a high-speed chase that ended [music] on a Wisconsin highway and officer actions surrounding the shooting. We'll break down the [music] events leading up to the fatal officer-involved shooting and examine exactly what happened that night. >> 6712, give me the air. I've got it. Show me the coordinates of the travel gun, please. >> Within moments, law enforcement initiates a pursuit as the vehicle continues down the highway. The chase stretches across the roadway before reaching the town [music] of Springdale. As the pursuit comes to an end near Spring Rose Road, the situation rapidly escalates. According to authorities, the driver exits the vehicle leading to a confrontation with officers at the scene. Emergency responders rush to the location as investigators begin securing the area. >> 10-58 10-1 10-21 Do we have any injuries? I should have other units on the road. Copy that. Copy that. 6712 we're in the number one lane. Traffic is heavy. Copy that. 10-51 10-59 10-12 at Mary Looking for any code. 6712 going to be 10-80. We got 10-80. Number one lane traffic 10-81 10-21 10-16 10-59 6712 we're in the number two lane coming up to exit 79. Switch you back to the number one lane. 10-14 6712 >> Seconds later, gunfire erupts, bringing the incident to a tragic conclusion. >> [ __ ] Goddammit! Getting a cell phone. 41 Capital Boulevard. Copy that. 6712, we're in the number one lane. Yes, it makes it 81. Copy that. >> The driver is transported [music] to a local hospital where he is later pronounced dead. Officials subsequently identify the man as 44-year-old Eric B. Pottinger of Madison. >> Direction. White male. Continue southbound. >> A forensic autopsy is completed as investigators work to establish a full timeline of events. Authorities continue reviewing evidence, witness accounts, and officer actions surrounding [music] the shooting. The investigation now moves forward under the oversight of state officials. The incident has drawn [music] significant attention as the community awaits further findings from investigators. >> Hey, drop the Drop it. DROP IT, DUDE. >> HOW MANY TIMES ARE YOU GOING TO >> GET OFF THE AIR. One at gunpoint, HE'S ARMED. STOP. STOP. STOP. GET THE [ __ ] ON THE GROUND. GET ON THE GROUND. STOP. DON'T Don't Get the [ __ ] ON THE GROUND. HEY. HEY. GET THE [ __ ] ON THE GROUND. SHOTS FIRED. SHOTS FIRED. I got one down. He still has the hammer. He tried to take my squad. Came out. >> Wait, get over IN THIS LANE. GET OVER >> GET OVER BLOCK IT. BLOCK IT. [ __ ] I got I got one down. He still has the hammer. He tried to take my squad. Drop the hammer. >> The incident remains under investigation, and officials are continuing to review all available evidence surrounding the shooting. Cases like this often raise difficult questions about police pursuits, use of force, [music] and split-second decisions made in high-pressure situations. As more information becomes available, a clearer picture of the events may emerge. Thanks for watching. If you found this breakdown informative, be sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel, and turn on notifications for more body cam and true [music] crime content.