BARRON COUNTY, Wis. — Two officers in Barron County lost their lives in the line of duty Saturday afternoon, according to the Wisconsin Department of Justice.

At approximately 3:38 p.m., an officer from Chetek Police Department conducted a traffic stop, according to the DOJ. During the traffic stop, gunfire was exchanged. One Chetek police officer and one Cameron police officer were pronounced deceased at the scene. The suspect in the shooting was taken to a hospital and later died, the justice department said.

Earlier in the evening, the Rice Lake Police Department asked people to "avoid SS between Cameron & Chetek" because law enforcement were on the scene of a "critical incident." The Department of Justice said that there is no longer a threat to the community.

At 7 a.m. Monday, both officers were transported to the Midwest Medical Examiner's Office for autopsies.

The Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is leading the investigation with assistance from the Barron County Sheriff’s Office, Rusk County Sheriff’s Office, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Wisconsin State Patrol, Wisconsin State Crime Lab and a DCI Crime Response Specialist.

Police agencies and political figures in Wisconsin took to social media Saturday to express their condolences and support for the northwestern Wisconsin police departments and Barron County community. 

The Village of East Troy Police Department posted on their Facebook page: "Tonight our hearts are heavy as we send our thoughts and prayers to the Village of Cameron Police Department, the City of Chetek Police Department, the Barron County community, and the families of two officers lost in the line of duty today."

Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Minocqua posted on his professional Facebook page: "Words cannot express the loss our community feels for the Village of Cameron Police Department and Chetek Police Department. My prayers go out ot their families, loved ones, and the entire law enforcement community."

The Hudson Police Department tweeted their thoughts and prayers and also stated, "rest easy, we have the watch from here."

DCI said it will continue to review evidence and determine the facts of the incident. When the investigation concludes, they will turn the investigative reports over to the Barron County District Attorney.

Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald said the department will have further details and arrangements on Monday.

According to the Wisconsin Law Enforcement Memorial, the last time two officers were killed in the same incident was on July 22, 2002. It's also been more than 27 years since an officer was killed in Barron County. 

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.