Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to the Officer Involved Shooting
MILWAUKEE, WI – On Monday, September 22, 2025, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office issued a criminal charge against Kenneth O. Cubero in connection to an officer involved shooting.
The incident occurred 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. Cubero stopped, exited the vehicle, fled on foot and a foot pursuit ensued. The officers gave Cubero commands to stop; however, he refused and continue to flee. During the foot pursuit, Cubero dropped a firearm and attempted to retrieve it at which time an officer discharged his firearm, subsequently striking Cubero. No one else was struck by gunfire. Cubero, a 21-year-old male, was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries and was arrested. His firearm was recovered.
Cubero was charged with one count of Obstructing an Officer. If convicted, he could face up to 9 months in prison and could be fined up to $10,000.
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