Emilio A. Arner-Ortiz is facing a series of serious charges after an officer-involved shooting in Milwaukee. The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office has charged Arner-Ortiz with crimes connected to both the shooting and alleged sexual misconduct involving a minor, according to the Milwaukee Police Department's social media post. On January 6, Milwaukee police officers approached a residence on South 7th Street around 9:37 p.m. to apprehend Arner-Ortiz, who was wanted for sexual assault of a child and child enticement.

The encounter escalated when, during communications with the suspect, he reportedly drew a firearm. A scuffle broke out as two officers, and Arner-Ortiz grappled for control of the weapon. In the fray, one officer fired his weapon, hitting Arner-Ortiz, who was then arrested and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. The specific details of the altercation have not been released, but the consequences of the incident have been severe for Arner-Ortiz. Charged with multiple felonies, if convicted, the stakes are high: a potential 126 years behind bars and fines that could soar up to $360,000.

Arner-Ortiz is now facing one count of Using a Computer to Facilitate a Child Sex Crime, one count of Child Abduction, one count of Child Enticement, one count of Second-Degree Sexual Assault of a Child under 16 Years of Age, and one count of Intentionally Pointing a Firearm at Law Enforcement, as detailed by the Milwaukee Police Department.