Body camera video from the Appleton Police Department of the fatal officer involved shooting of Ruben Houston. Appleton firefighter Mitchell Lundgaard was murdered by Ruben Houston during the incident. Officer Paul Christensen's Body Camera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD-_Odusd9A Location: Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States Date: May 15, 2019 (Wednesday) Appleton Fire Department: With permission from the Lundgaard family, an official donation page has been set up in Mitch’s honor by the Appleton Fire Department​ Firefighter Mitch Lundgaard was killed in the line of duty on May 15, 2019 while serving his community. 100 percent of the donations received will go to support Mitch’s wife and 3 children. Donations by mail or in person can be addressed to: Friends of the Appleton Fire Department 700 N. Drew St. Appleton, WI 54911 Due to the increased traffic to the original page a GoFundMe​ page has been created. the link is below: https://www.gofundme.com/afd-mitch-lundgaard-family-fund?fbclid=IwAR0Usl8L3M7MbhYCkDG8yqVojowC7qoB2Chjiy9Vq4Ple1XUHwg4Fo8filU Appleton Police Department: MEDIA RELEASE May 17, 2019 Update on the Washington Street Incident APPLETON, WI (May 17, 2019): The Appleton Police Department is identifying the officers and the female victim involved in the incident occurring on East Washington Street on May 15, 2019. We are also releasing the name of the suspect. On May 15, 2019 at approximately 5:30 PM, Appleton Police and Fire Personnel, along with Gold Cross ambulance, responded to the 100 block of E. Washington Street to assist a 47- year-old male who was arriving on a bus from out of the area. The initial report stated the male was having a medical emergency. The first responders provided initial medical assistance to the male while on the bus. The male eventually left the bus and was encouraged to seek additional medical care. The male started walking towards the library and the incident escalated into shots being fired. Two Appleton Police Officers fired at least one round each in response to the threat. The total number of rounds fired will be determined through the ongoing investigation. The female struck during the incident has been identified as Brittany L. Schowalter 11/28/1988. She is recovering from her injuries at a local hospital. Officer Christensen was struck by gunfire during the incident and was released from the hospital yesterday. The subject who died at the scene, has been identified as Ruben Houston 10/25/1971. A resident of Wausau. The following Appleton Police Department officers were involved in the incident: Sergeant Christopher Biese –Hire date 12/13/2004 Officer Paul Christensen –Hire date 03/26/2018 In accordance with the Appleton Police Department’s policy on Officer Involved Critical Incidents, the officers are currently on Administrative Assignment. The investigation is being led by the Green Bay Police Department, with the assistance of several other state and local agencies. No more information will be released until the investigation is concluded. The Appleton Police Department would like to thank the community for the continued outpouring of support. The local agencies that have stepped in to assist and provide support during this time has been tremendous. Chief Thomas ###

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