Appleton police investigating possible shots fired incident, Richmond Street back open

APPLETON, Wis. (WBAY) - Appleton Police say they’re investigating a possible shots fired incident in the area of North Erb and Richmond Streets.

According to an alert sent out by police early Tuesday afternoon, officers were investigating an incident in the area of the 1700 block of North Erb Street.

Alert sent by Appleton Police(WBAY Staff)

In addition to North Erb Street, the department’s social media pages asked those who were traveling in the area of 1700 N. Richmond Street to use alternate routes.

Police had temporarily blocked off Richmond Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Parkway Boulevard, however as of 5:43 p.m., police said Richmond Street was back open.

Richmond Street is no longer closed. The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information related to the incident please contact the Appleton Police Department at 920-832-5500. Thank you for your patience as we continue to investigate this incident.
— Appleton Police (@AppletonPD_WI) February 23, 2021

Details are limited at this time, however police have asked anyone with information which may help their ongoing investigation to call them at 920-832-5500.

Action 2 News will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

**Update** 5:40PM—Richmond Street is no longer closed. The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information related...
Posted by Appleton Police Department on Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Please use alternative routes when traveling in the area of 1700 N Richmond Street. Officers are investigating possible shots fired incident. We will provide updates when we are able. Thank you.
— Appleton Police (@AppletonPD_WI) February 23, 2021