Franklin youth sports event fight; gunfire reported, man arrested

The Brief

  • Franklin police arrested a 36-year-old Illinois man on Sunday after a fight at a youth sporting event prompted gunshot reports.
  • Investigators said there is no evidence a gun was fired despite multiple 911 calls reporting shots.
  • One person was treated for non-life-threatening injuries as police continue investigating.

FRANKLIN, Wis. A 36-year-old Illinois man was arrested Sunday, April 12, after a fight at a youth sporting event in Franklin prompted multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots.

What we know:

The Franklin Police Department said officers responded around 2:46 p.m. to the Midwest Orthopedic Performance Center, also known as MOSH, after callers reported shots fired during the event.

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