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Mitchell Lundgaard

Death by Force

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On a Wednesday evening, May 15, 2019, a routine medical call in Appleton, Wisconsin, spiraled into a tragedy that claimed the life of 36-year-old White/Caucasian male Mitchell Lundgaard, a devoted firefighter and family man. The incident began around 5:30 p.m. at the Valley Transit Center, where first responders were dispatched to assist a 47-year-old man, Ruben Houston, who was reported to be suffering from a seizure on a bus. Emergency crews, including Lundgaard, provided medical aid to Housto ...Read More
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  • Post-Crescent Media: Police identify officers, bystander and suspect involved in Appleton shooting
  • Post-Crescent Media: Appleton firefighter Mitchell F. Lundgaard killed in Wednesday shooting, along with 47-year-old man; police officer, bystander also shot
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    Victim Details

    Mitchell Lundgaard

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Appleton

    WI

    2019-05-15

    36

    Mitchell

    Lundgaard

    11/12/2025

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