A Statement From Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball RE: The Line Of Duty Death Of Milwaukee Police Officer
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office joins the Milwaukee Police Department in mourning the loss of the Milwaukee Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty today on the city’s south side.
Every day across the United States, brave men and women like this slain officer come to work for the sole purpose of protecting and serving their communities. This shooting underscores the dangers that law enforcement officers face every time they put on a uniform.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to this officer’s loved ones, friends, and the entire Milwaukee Police Department, as they mourn his ultimate sacrifice.
The violence in our community highlights the critical need for state, local, and community partners to work together to combat crime and make our neighborhoods safer.
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.
More about the 2023 MPD Officer Killing
- MPD Mourns the Death of Officer Peter E.C. Jerving - Milwaukee Police Department - Feb 7th, 2023
- Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Milwaukee Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty - Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Megan Severson - Feb 7th, 2023
- Joint Statement on Death of Milwaukee Police Officer - Milwaukee Common Council - Feb 7th, 2023
- A Statement From Milwaukee County Sheriff Denita Ball RE: The Line Of Duty Death Of Milwaukee Police Officer - Denita Ball - Feb 7th, 2023
- Milwaukee Police Association Statement - Milwaukee Police Association - Feb 7th, 2023
- MPD Mourns The Death of An Officer Killed in the Line of Duty - Milwaukee Police Department - Feb 7th, 2023
- County Executive David Crowley Statement on Fallen Milwaukee Police Officer - County Executive David Crowley - Feb 7th, 2023
- Milwaukee Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty - Common Council President Jose Perez - Feb 7th, 2023
- Statement on Milwaukee Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty - State Sen. Julian Bradley - Feb 7th, 2023
- Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect - Jeramey Jannene - Feb 7th, 2023
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