MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – Police in southeast Wisconsin are investigating a shooting that left a 33-year-old man dead.
According to a release, on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at around 8:30 a.m., the Milwaukee Police Department responded to a shooting on the 4100 block of N. 68th Ave.
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Upon arrival, officers observed three victims fleeing the residence by jumping off the second-story porch. One of these victims reportedly had multiple gunshot wounds and was armed with a firearm.
At this time, a suspect exited the residence onto the second-story porch and was observed by officers armed with a firearm. Officers gave commands to drop the weapon, but the suspect did not comply, resulting in the officer shooting toward the suspect before he fled inside the residence.
A tactical setup was established, and negotiators attempted to reach a peaceful resolution. After no response from the suspect, the Tactical Enforcement Unit entered the residence and located the 33-year-old dead from a gunshot wound.
At this time, the Milwaukee Police Department says the cause of the suspect’s injury is unknown. The firearm the suspect was using was recovered next to him.
The shooting victim who fled the residence, a 33-year-old, was transported to a nearby hospital for life-threatening injuries. No one else was hit by gunfire.
The officer involved in the incident is a 28-year-old man with over three years of service. While the origin of the suspect’s injuries is unknown, the officer will still be placed on administrative leave.
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The officer involved in the incident is a 28-year-old man with over three years of service. While the origin of the suspect’s injuries is unknown, the officer will still be placed on administrative leave.
The Milwaukee Area Investigative Team will be investigating this incident. The Brookfield Police Department is the leading agency. Video is expected to be released related to this incident if it is determined the Milwaukee police officer’s gunfire caused the suspect’s death.
This is an active investigation, and no additional details have been provided.
