Ross bail set at $100K after charge of shooting at La Crosse police

A cash bond of $100,000 has been set for the La Crosse man accused of shooting at a police officer this week. 

Curtis Ross II is being charged with reckless endangerment, drug possession, and felony possession of a weapon. 

City police were trying to question the 33-year-old about a car theft early Tuesday morning, around 1:30 a.m., when he fired at an officer and ran.  

Ross was captured while trying to hide near UW-L. Judge Scott Horne set bond for Ross on Wednesday.

Ross is suspected of stealing a woman’s car near downtown, and ditching it near campus.  He was arrested after firing his gun at an officer who followed him.  A search in the area turned up the gun, a gold necklace, and bags of heroin and cocaine.  

One officer saw Ross extend his arm, and then saw a muzzle flash and heard a shot.  The officer was not hurt. 

Ross reportedly was hiding behind or under a car when he was arrested.  Besides having the gun, Ross was caught with the keys to a stolen car.  

Ross has failed to appear in other recent cases.