MPD Officers Shot
MILWAUKEE, WI— On Thursday, June 26, 2025, at approximately 9:22 p.m., Milwaukee Police Department officers were dispatched to the area of the N. 25th Street and W. Garfield Avenue for a subject with a weapon. The call was updated that the suspect was firing shots. While approaching, they were unexpectedly fired upon in the alley of the 2200 block of N. 24th Place. The officers were both struck and not able to return fire. One of the officers, a 32-year-old male with over 6-years of service, was transported to a hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. He is in critical condition. The second officer, a 29-year-old male with over 6-years of service, was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. He is in stable condition. We are seeking a known suspect. This is a fluid and ongoing investigation. The Milwaukee Police Homicide Unit will be investigating this incident.
We appreciate the Milwaukee Fire Department and the staff at Froedtert that provided medical care to our officers. We are also thankful of all of our responding members here today, and for all of our officers who put their lives on the line every day for this City. We are grateful for the assistance of the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and all other assisting law enforcement agencies. The Milwaukee Police Department sends all of our thoughts and prayers to our injured officers.
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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