MPD Officer Shot
MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at approximately 11:50 a.m., Milwaukee Police Department officers were dispatched to the 700 block of North 27th Street for a subject walking down the street firing shots from a large gun.
Upon arrival, the officers encountered the armed suspect and gave him orders to drop the gun. The suspect refused and fired shots at the officers. An officer returned gunfire subsequently striking the suspect. A different officer was struck by the suspect’s gunfire during the exchange. The suspect’s semi-auto rifle was recovered.
The suspect, an unidentified male, sustained fatal gunshot injuries.
Our injured officer is a 34-year-old male with over 8 years of service. He was transported to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
The officer that discharged his firearm at the suspect is a 37-year-old male with over 8 years of service. The officer will be placed on administrative duty as is routine in officer involved shootings.
The Milwaukee Area Investigative Team will be investigating this incident. The Oak Creek Police Department is the lead agency.
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 sends our thoughts and prayers to our officer and wish him a 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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