Video Release of MPD Officer Involved Shooting
MILWAUKEE, WI— On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Milwaukee Police officers were dispatched to an alleged shooting on the 4300 block of W. Capitol Drive.
Upon arrival, uniformed officers encountered an individual who was inside the gas station that was wanted for a double shooting. The suspect retreated into the back of the gas station as officers approached and gave the suspect several commands to show his hands. The suspect disregarded the commands, brandished a firearm and fired shots towards the officers and individuals inside the store. At this time, an officer discharged his firearm at the suspect. Officers retreated to cover and continued to give the suspect commands to drop the gun and show his hands. The suspect then again brandished a firearm toward officers, at which time an officer discharged his weapon. Officers continued to give the suspect commands but the suspect did not comply. The suspect ran out of the store and fired numerous shots at officers, at which time several officers returned fire subsequently striking the suspect.
Additional force was used to take the resistive suspect into custody. There were no other reported injuries from the gunfire. No shooting victims were located.
The suspect is a 22-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested and transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. The suspect’s rifle was recovered at the scene. It was determined the suspect was wanted for a double shooting that occurred on July 16, 2024 on the 3900 block of N. 24th Street. Criminal charges were issued by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
The officers were placed on administrative duty as is routine in officer involved shootings.
The Milwaukee Homicide Unit is investigating this incident.
The Milwaukee Police Department’s Video Release Policy Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 575, establishes criteria for when video evidence that captures officer-involved incidents that result in death or great bodily harm will be released to the public. This policy is intended to balance important interests, including the public’s interest in transparency and police accountability, the necessity of preserving the integrity of criminal and administrative investigations, and the privacy interests of individuals depicted in such videos (including victims, witnesses, bystanders, and the individuals against whom force is used). This policy creates a presumption of release. It is our goal to release video in officer involved incidents according to SOP 575 within 15 days
of the incident.
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