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Police have reportedly taken two people into custody after a shooting and hostage situation at a motorcycle shop in Wisconsin that injured two people, including a police officer.The incident, which prompted the evacuation of nearby homes and businesses, reportedly began at around 9am on Saturday when a man walked into Eagle Nation Cycles in Neenah, a city of 25,000 about 100 miles north of Milwaukee. The man opened fire and the scene became an active hostage situation, according to WBAY-TV in nearby Green Bay, citing a police report.
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The Neenah Police Department said in a Facebook post that they were responding to a "high risk incident," and that "there has been a report of at least one possible shot fired." People were asked to stay at least a quarter mile away from the scene.Related: 'The Surgeon': We Spoke with the Leader of Putin's Favorite Biker Club, the Night WolvesLocal media quoted Neenah Mayor Dean Kaufert as saying that as many as 30 shots were fired during the standoff. A SWAT team reportedly arrived on the scene and police surrounded the building. One man eventually walked out at around early in the afternoon and surrendered after a negotiation. A second person was taken into a custody a few minutes later.Police reportedly announced at 1:30pm that "the scene has been made safe."Neenah hostage shooting…on scene live — Phil Cianciola (@cianciola)December 5, 2015
Suspect walking out of building cops take him in custody — Courtney Ryan (@WLUK_Courtney)December 5, 2015
One police officer was injured, but his injuries are not believed to be life threatening. A citizen was also reportedly injured, but that person's condition is unknown. It's unclear how they were injured.Related: Hells Angels Biker Trial Comes to Stunning End as Judge Accuses Prosecutor of 'Abuses'Police told local news channel Fox 6 that they are in the process of conducting "final clearing operations" at the site of the standoff.Follow VICE News on Twitter: @vicenewsReuters contributed to this report.Second person being arrested — Courtney Ryan (@WLUK_Courtney)December 5, 2015