Person Of Interest In Homicide Case Last Seen In Waukesha: Police

Waukesha WI

02 November, 2021

9:52 AM

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WAUKESHA, WI— A person of interest in a stabbing death in Antigo—located near Wausau—was last known to be in the Waukesha area, police said. Authorities identified the man as 38-year-old Derek Goplin. On Monday morning, police responded to a welfare check for a person in Antigo who was found dead with apparent stab wounds, police said. Police suspect the death is a homicide and named Goplin as a person of interest. Goplin has brown hair and eyes, he is 150 pounds and 5 feet, 11 inches tall, police said. Goplin was last seen wearing blue jeans, black shoes, a dark green camouflage coat, a red hooded sweatshirt and a green or brown beanie hat, police said. Police are trying to locate the man's car, a red 2016 Ford Explorer with the Wisconsin plate RANDYR. Police urged the public to be cautious if they see Goplin and to immediately call 911. Goplin may have a knife and is known to carry a gun, police said.