MPD Officer Involved Shooting
MILWAUKEE, WI – On Saturday, March 5, 2022, at approximately 11:25 p.m., Milwaukee Police officers were dispatched to a subject with gun complaint that occurred on the 4800 block of N. 19th Street. The suspect was involved in a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect armed himself with a firearm.
Officers responded and encountered an armed suspect, at which time an officer discharged his firearm, subsequently striking the suspect. No officers or other members of the community were injured. The suspect’s firearm was recovered.
The suspect, a 29-year-old male, sustained non-fatal injuries. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment and is in stable condition.
The officer is a 28-year-old male with over 9 years of service. The officer will be placed on administrative duty as is routine in officer involved incidents.
The Milwaukee Police Department Homicide Division is leading the investigation. This a fluid and ongoing investigation.
A community briefing discussing this incident will be released in the future.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.
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