MPD Officer Involved Shooting
MILWAUKEE, WI— Today, Thursday, September 5, 2024, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Milwaukee Police Department officers were on the 5300 block of North 91st Street seeking a subject wanted for felon in possession of a firearm, domestic violence related false imprisonment and sexual assault.
While on scene, the officers attempted communication with the suspect. Then, at approximately 11:38 a.m., the suspect fired shots at our officers. Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect. After the gunfire ceased, officers continued communication with the suspect. At this time, he surrendered two firearms with extended magazines and was subsequently arrested.
The suspect, a 35-year-old man, was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
Three members of the Milwaukee Police Department officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the exchange. The members injured in this incident are a 43-year-old male with over 19 years of service, a 49-year-old male with over 19 years of service, and a 44-year-old male with over 21 years of service.
The four officers that discharged their duty weapons during this incident are a 39-year-old male with over 16 years of service, a 40-year-old male with over 12 years of service, a 43-year-old male with over 19 years of service and a 49-year-old male with over 19 years of service. These four officers will be placed on administrative duty as is routine in officer involved shootings.
The Milwaukee Police Homicide Unit will be investigating this incident.
This is a fluid and ongoing investigation.
Video related to this incident will be released in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure 575.
The Milwaukee Police Department wishes our officers a full and speedy recovery.
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.
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