Waukesha man faces attempted homicide charges after 120 mph drunk driving crash and shootout with Brookfield Police. Joseph Fliss, 32 appeared in court for the first time since being detained January 31. He was slowly wheeled into court with visible bandages and hair missing on the back of his head.
Fliss is accused of two counts of first-degree attempted homicide for shooting at Brookfield Police officers at the end of January. Police say they shot back, hitting Fliss multiple times. Prosecutors say Fliss just missed hitting a police officer.
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Waukesha man charged for shootout with Brookfield Police and a 120 mph drunk driving crash
“One of the bullets can be seen on body camera going past one of the officers, that is how close this was to a tragedy truly occurring in our community,” Waukesha County Prosecutor Brooke Schultz said.
Before the shootout, court records say Fliss ran away from a traffic crash involving two other vehicles. Police say he was drunk and speeding at the time.
“It gets worse and worse, crashing into a vehicle at 120 miles an hour,” Waukesha County Court Commissioner Daniel Rieck said…