Milwaukee Police Department
Press Release

Subject Shoots at Milwaukee Police Officers

 

By - May 11th, 2022 11:46 am

MILWAUKEE, WI – On Tuesday, May, 10, 2022, at approximately 8:21 p.m., Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) officers responded to a “Subject with a Gun” complaint on the 3000 block of N. 24th Place. Upon arrival, officers encountered an armed individual who fled on foot from the officers. The officers pursued the individual on foot, onto the 2800 block of N. 23rd Street, verbally identified themselves and gave numerous verbal commands for the individual to stop. The suspect turned and discharged a firearm at the officers who, after being fired upon, returned fire. It is unknown if the individual was struck by gunfire as he eluded apprehension. The officers were not injured during the gunfire exchange.

Milwaukee Police continue to search for the known suspect. The investigation is still on-going. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips App.

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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