MPD Officer Involved Shooting
MILWAUKEE, WI— On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at approximately 11:27 p.m., Milwaukee Police officers conducted a traffic stop on the 1200 block of W. Greenfield Avenue.
The driver stopped, exited the vehicle, fled on foot and a foot pursuit ensued. The officers gave the suspect commands to stop; however, the suspect refused and continue to flee. During the foot pursuit, the suspect dropped a firearm and attempted to retrieve it at which time an officer discharged his firearm, subsequently striking the suspect. No one else was struck by gunfire.
The suspect, a 21-year-old male, was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. The suspect’s firearm was recovered. He was arrested and criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
Our officer that discharged his firearm is a 26-year-old male with over 6 years of service. Our officer 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.
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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