Gregory Tracy Death – Gregory Tracy, aged 54 and a resident of South Beloit, has been identified by the Rock County Medical Examiner’s Office as the individual who passed away on May 16 following an altercation involving law enforcement officers in Beloit. The Wisconsin Department of Justice reported that Beloit police responded to a call in the 2000 block of Frederick Street concerning a stabbing incident.
Upon their arrival, officers discovered a woman who had sustained stab wounds, as well as Gregory Tracy, who was armed with what was described as an “edged weapon.” Tracy allegedly threatened to harm another individual believed to be present at the residence.
Investigators state that one of the officers attempted to utilize a “less lethal option” to defuse the situation, but this approach proved ineffective. Subsequently, a second officer discharged their weapon, resulting in Tracy’s demise at the scene.
Both officers involved in the incident have been placed on administrative leave. It is noted that they were equipped with body cameras, which recorded the events leading up to the shooting.
The medical examiner’s office has disclosed that further examinations are necessary to ascertain the precise cause of Tracy’s death. The Division of Criminal Investigation within the Wisconsin DOJ has assumed responsibility for conducting a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
