Wisconsin Code § 940.08

Homicide by negligent handling of dangerous weapon, explosives or fire
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(1) Except as provided in sub.
(3), whoever causes the death of another human being by the negligent operation or handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives or
fire is guilty of a Class G felony.
(2) Whoever causes the death of an unborn child by the negligent operation or handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives or
fire is guilty of a Class G felony.
(3) Subsection (1) does not apply to a health care provider
acting within the scope of his or her practice or employment.

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