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Madison Police Chief Mike Koval said at least a half dozen shots were fired, some inside the residence and some outside, from a shot gun.

He said Madison police officers are familiar with the man inside the house and there are mental health issues involved.

There have been no reported injuries, officials said. The man’s girlfriend was inside the house, but she got out safely.