A police chase on Milwaukee’s south side ended in gunfire Monday evening near the intersection of 35th Street and National Avenue, where officers shot a person after a pursuit. No officers were hurt in the encounter, and the condition of the person who was shot was not immediately available. By early evening, detectives had sealed off the area with tape as investigators began collecting evidence.
According to WISN 12, the shooting followed a pursuit that ended near 35th and National, and crews responded to the scene after the chase. The station reported that Milwaukee police confirmed the officers involved were not injured. WISN said it was working to confirm additional details, and authorities had not yet released the identity of the person who was shot.
How the Case Will Be Handled
Per the Milwaukee Police Department Office of Public Relations, the Milwaukee Area Investigative Team, or MAIT, coordinates multijurisdictional investigations of officer-involved incidents. Wisconsin law requires an independent investigative team when a death results, and when MAIT leads an investigation, its files and evidence are turned over to prosecutors for review, the department says.
Where It Happened and Local Context
The incident unfolded near 35th Street and National Avenue, a busy south side corridor that local outlets note has seen prior shootings and high-speed chases. CBS 58 has previously covered shootings and pursuits in the same area and has reported that police frequently urge witnesses to share video or tips. Those with information can call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS, CBS 58 noted.
Milwaukee police have not released the name of the person who was shot or said whether any charges will be filed. This story will be updated as officials release more information.
