Name released of Wisconsin man found dead in Rock River

ALTOONA, Wis. (WIFR) – Dennis R. Schattie, a 79 yr outdated Altoona, Wis. resident has been recognized Monday because the particular person discovered by Rockford police close to the Rock River final week.

Schattie was discovered useless close to Fordam dam Tuesday, April 12 and police deemed his loss of life suspicious because of the nature of his accidents, which haven’t been launched at the moment.

Altoona Police Chief Kelly Bakken launched the person’s identify after the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratory assisted with the search of a residence final week, gathering quite a few items of proof presumably linked with Schattie’s loss of life.

Investigators say they gathered vital particulars concerning the case by interviewing Altoona neighborhood members.

As well as, the Wisconsin State Patrol used forensic mapping know-how to doc the residence, which hasn’t been confirmed as Schattie’s.

A number of individuals have been taken into custody by regulation enforcement and interviewed. Two of these topics stay in custody on unrelated fees.

The investigation stays energetic within the Altoona space, and Rockford police proceed to observe up on leads within the Rockford space.

That is believed to be an remoted incident, and now we have no indication the general public is at risk.

Anybody who lives within the space is urged to contact the police division if they’ve noticed any suspicious exercise within the final two weeks.

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