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Antigo Police investigating death, searching for person of interest

Antigo Police have identified Derek Goplin, 38, as a person of interest in a homicide case Monday.
Antigo Police Department
Antigo Police have identified Derek Goplin, 38, as a person of interest in a homicide case Monday.

The Antigo Police Department is investigating a death, and searching for a person of interest.

Police say they found a person dead from apparent stab wounds Monday morning, while performing a welfare check at a house.

Police believe it's a homicide.

They’ve identified 38-year-old Derek Goplin as a person of interest, and are trying to locate his vehicle.

It’s a red 2016 Ford Explorer with a custom license plate that reads: RANDYR.

Antigo Police are working to find a red Ford Explorer, driven by Derek Goplin. The license plate reads RANDYR. They've identified him as a person of interest in a homicide case Monday.
Antigo Police Department
Antigo Police are working to find a red Ford Explorer, driven by Derek Goplin. The license plate reads RANDYR. They've identified him as a person of interest in a homicide case Monday.

Goplin is 5'11", weighs about 150 pounds, and was last seen wearing jeans, black shoes, a dark green camouflage coat, a red hooded sweatshirt and a green or brown beanie hat.

Goplin was last seen in the Waukesha area.

Police say he may have a knife and is known to carry a gun.

They urge the public to use caution if you see him and to call 911 immediately.

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