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KENOSHA, Wisconsin -- A deputy was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop, and a suspect is in custody after an intense manhunt by land and air, a Kenosha County sheriff's official said Thursday.
Deputy Frank Fabiano Jr. was trying to pull a red van over near the University of Wisconsin-Parkside campus at about 11:37 p.m. Wednesday when he was shot multiple times, according to Kenosha County Sheriff's Department spokesman Gil Benn.
The shooting happened in an upscale neighborhood on 45th Avenue just south of Highway E.
The gunman disappeared into a wooded area, as dozens of squad cars streamed into the area. A helicopter and police dogs were brought in to search for the male suspect.
As the three-hour manhunt began, authorities sent a telephone message -- a "child is missing" alert -- to residents of the area urging them to be on the alert.
Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth said people called in tips that were useful.
Benn said the 45-year-old suspect was arrested at the Woodcreek Apartment Complex, located about a half-mile from the shooting scene just after 2:30 a.m.
Ezequiel Lopez was hiding behind some cars and was still armed, according to Beth.
He was treated at Kenosha Memorial Hospital for injuries. Lopez will be housed outside of Kenosha County Jail.
Beth said the suspect had eight aliases and at least five Social Security numbers. The sheriff said Lopez has a Kenosha address, although it's not known if it is current. Lopez has also been arrested several times.
Posted by Richard at May 18, 2007