The sheriff says a manhunt is underway for an Antioch man, who is considered armed and dangerous, after he allegedly shot into a residence in Kenosha County while on bond for terrorist threats.
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office responded around 11:43 p.m. Sunday to the 10400 block of 268th Avenue in Trevor, Wisconsin, for a report of shots fired.
The caller, a female resident, reported that Jake Wenzel, 29, of Antioch, had fired a round into her home, according to Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Chase Forster.
Deputies learned that an altercation between Wenzel and the victim had occurred prior to the incident. A gunshot was heard in the area prior to law enforcement arriving.
Forster said the victim returned home shortly after and parked in the driveway.
She ran into the residence through a rear entrance and Wenzel arrived moments later in a 2024 silver Dodge Ram pickup.
He exited the truck and approached the victim’s vehicle while armed with a handgun, Forster said.
Forster said Wenzel pointed the firearm at the vehicle and yelled for the victim to exit.
The victim’s sister, who is the homeowner, was outside and ordered Wenzel to leave.
Wenzel turned toward the residence and fired a round into the home before fleeing the scene in his Dodge, Forster said.
Deputies located Wenzel’s abandoned truck in the Center Lake Woods subdivision around 6 a.m. Monday.
The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau responded to the scene and is actively pursuing multiple leads.
Wenzel has an extensive criminal history, including prior convictions for felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to distribute amphetamines and party to a crime – felony attempted theft.
He was out on a $7,500 bond for felony terrorist threats at the time of the shooting. Forster said Wenzel additionally has active felony warrants for his arrest.
Wenzel is considered armed and dangerous and the public is urged not to approach him.
“Our deputies and detectives are using every available resource to locate Jake Wenzel and bring him into custody. Acts of violence like this will never be tolerated in Kenosha County. The safety of our residents remains our highest priority, and we will continue to work around the clock until this individual is apprehended,” Kenosha County Sheriff David Zoerner said.
“We ask the community to remain alert and to report any information that may assist in this investigation. Together, we will ensure that those who threaten the peace and security of our neighborhoods are held accountable,” Zoerner said.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to immediately contact the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office.
Those who wish to report information regarding the whereabouts of Wenzel should call Kenosha County Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333.