Baraboo Police Department Investigating Shooting during an Armed Robbery Attempt.

(Baraboo, WI) The Baraboo Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred during an attempted robbery in the 200 block of 4th Avenue on Wednesday Night at approximately 10:00 p.m. in Baraboo.

A 23 year old male arranged to meet two people for a suspected drug deal. The two masked people tried to rob the victim at gunpoint. One of masked persons fired a gun striking the victim and he sustained a graze wound to his head. The two people fled the scene before officers arrived and nothing was taken.

The victim was transported to the hospital for his injuries and expected to recover from his injuries.

Officials from the Baraboo Police Department do not believe this was a random act and do not believe there is any threat to the public.

Detectives from the Baraboo Police Department have interviewed multiple people and are continuing to follow up on leads. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Baraboo Police Department at (608) 355-2720.