EAU CLAIRE, Wis. — Authorities have released new details following a tragic shooting on Sunset Drive that left one man dead and a woman in custody over the weekend.

Police confirmed that 37-year-old Michael Lee, a resident of Eau Claire, died from gunshot wounds sustained inside a home on Saturday afternoon. Officers responded around 2 p.m. to a 911 call reporting a shooting at a residence, where they discovered Lee deceased at the scene.

Investigators identified the suspect as 29-year-old Dakota Bilderback, also of Eau Claire. She was taken into custody shortly after the incident and now faces potential charges of second-degree intentional homicide. While formal charges have not yet been filed in court, authorities said they expect the case to move forward as the investigation continues.

Police noted that Lee and Bilderback were known to one another, describing the incident as isolated. Officials have reassured residents that there is no ongoing danger to the community, though a visible police presence remains in the area while investigators collect evidence and conduct interviews.

“This was not a random act,” a spokesperson for the Eau Claire Police Department stated, emphasizing that the situation does not pose a threat to the wider public.

Authorities also clarified that this case is unrelated to any recent missing person reports in Eau Claire, addressing speculation circulating in the community.

The investigation remains ongoing, with detectives working to determine the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting. Police have urged anyone with information about the incident to contact the Eau Claire Police Department to assist in their efforts.

As the community absorbs the news, Michael Lee’s death has left family, friends, and neighbors mourning the sudden loss of a life cut short.