Mass shooting near Wisconsin mall; three reported dead, alleged gunman also found dead

UPDATE: 6:20 p.m. MST

Police Chief Daniel Tushaus has just completed a news conference. Tushaus said police are still trying to identify three female victims who were found inside the salon.

"It could take days or weeks to process the crime scene," said Tushaus of the 9000 square foot building.

Tushaus said that police believe Haughton did not drive his own vehicle to the scene. He said that there is evidence that the suspect took a cab.

Tushaus also confirmed that a restraining order had been issued on the suspect. According to court proceedings, Haughton was ordered to have no contact with Zina Haughton and was not to possess any firearms for the duration of the order. The order was for four years.

The chief would not confirm whether Haughton's wife was among the dead, however, calls to Froedtert Hospital reveal that no one with the name of Zina Haughton has been admitted.

Tushaus said that it could be several hours before the bodies are positively identified.

The chief also offered condolences to the victims and their families saying that his thoughts and prayers were with them.

Tushaus said that there will be no other news conference and further information will now be disseminated by the media relations office.

UPDATE: 5:15 p.m. MST

Police have confirmed that at least one improvised explosive device was found at the scene of the shooting. Froedtert Hospital officials have declined to say whether the suspect’s wife, Zina Haughton was among the casualties. They are referring media inquiries to their website.

The website has provided information as follows:

• All are female
• All received gunshot wounds
• All were transported by ambulance
• Two are undergoing treatment in the emergency department for non-life-threatening conditions
• Two underwent surgery

The information provided by the site was current as of 5:31 p.m. CST

UPDATE: 4:25 p.m. MST

Authorities have now confirmed that suspected gunman Radcliffe Haughton is among the dead in the aftermath of a shooting that has reportedly also claimed the lives of at least three others. There has been no word yet as to whether Haughton's estranged wife who has been identified as Zina Haughton, is among those killed and injured.

Police say Haughton died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

UPDATE: 4:15 p.m. MST

There has been an unconfirmed report that alleged shooter, Radcliffe Haughton has been found dead inside of the spa where the shooting occurred.

UPDATE:

WISN-TV reports that a mass shooting took place at the Azana Salon & Spa, located at 200 North Moreland Road in Brookfield, Wis.

The alleged gunman reportedly opened fire at the salon around 11:15 a.m. local time. The shooter is reportedly still in the area and police are actively searching for him.

The man has been identified as 45-year-old Radcliffe Haughton. Authorities say he may be driving a 2003 black Mazda Protégé with license plate number 171-KZD.

Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital has been placed on lockdown, as have several area businesses. Hospital officials said no one is being admitted into the hospital without police escort.

SWAT teams along with the FBI and hostage negotiators are reportedly at the scene. Police have blocked off multiple roads as well as Moorland Road between Bluemound Road, and the Interstate 94 ramps are closed.

Hospital officials have confirmed that seven people have been admitted suffering from injuries sustained in the shooting. Police say that at least three have died.

Haughton is reportedly the husband of an employee where the shooting occurred. Reports say the Milwaukee County Court placed a restraining order against Haughton on Thursday. Police are now reaching out to the public concerning Haughton's whereabouts.

Authorities now have Haughton's home surrounded and a bomb disposal team has been dispatched to the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to call 262-787-3701.

This is a developing story. More details will be provided as information becomes available.