Fatal shooting in Walworth County involves deputy

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A Walworth County Sheriff’s Deputy is on administrative duty after a fatal shooting.  The Sheriff’s Office reports the deputy was pursuing a vehicle around 10:00 p.m. Thursday on Highway 12/67 and Potter Road following the report of a reckless driver.  Authorities say during the pursuit, deputies attempted to stop the vehicle numerous times.  When the vehicle did come to a stop, and a deputy had exited his squad car, the driver drove toward the deputy.  A written release from the sheriff’s office says the deputy discharged his service weapon and struck the driver.  The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.  A number of outside law enforcement agencies are assisting in the investigation.