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Wisc. Shawano Co man arrested in death of father

SHAWANO, Wis. — Authorities say a 20-year-old man is in custody in the death of his father.

The Shawano County Sheriff’s Office says 53-year-old Donald Johnson of Wittenberg died early Tuesday after a “series of aggressive acts.” An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday.

Capt. Tom Tuma (TOO’-mah) says Johnson was found dead after his son called deputies around 7:20 a.m. Sheriff’s officials say the man maintained contact with a dispatcher until deputies arrived.

He was later arrested on probable cause of first degree intentional homicide.

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