A Statement from Chief Elaine R. Bryant
Still photo. Courtesy of the City of Columbus Division of Police.
This afternoon, the Columbus Division of Police was made aware of an officer-involved shooting involving CPD officers. The officers involved were in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, assisting the Milwaukee Police Department with security during the Republican National Convention. The incident took place in the outer perimeter of the RNC, within the operational zone to which our officers were assigned. CPD officers encountered an armed individual threatening another person and subsequently discharged their weapons.
In the interest of transparency, I am releasing body-worn camera footage of the shooting. I have been in contact with the Milwaukee Police Department to advise them of my decision to release this footage.
To avoid compromising the integrity of the active investigation being conducted by the Milwaukee Area Investigative Team, the Columbus Division of Police Public Records unit will release the remaining videos in accordance with the investigation.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
