Two Milwaukee police officers responded to a report of shots fired near 15th and Greenfield around 9:21 p.m. Wednesday evening, then later went to an alley near 7th and Scott on the city's south side. One officer fired at a suspect carrying a rifle, wounding the man in the leg. No officers were hurt in the exchange, and one person was taken to a hospital following the shooting.
According to FOX6 News Milwaukee, the two officers were responding to a report of shots fired when they found the suspect with a rifle. The suspect was shot in the leg, and no officers were wounded in the confrontation. The information about the incident came from the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Fire Department, which confirmed that one person was transported to a hospital.
Streets Blocked Off as Investigation Unfolds
Milwaukee police advised the public to avoid the scene near 7th and Scott while officers worked the investigation. A separate report described a large police presence near South Eighth and West Scott streets, with yellow police tape blocking nearby streets as officers secured the area, the station's report notes.
A source told the outlet that the incident near South Eighth and West Scott streets was confirmed as an officer-involved shooting, though many basic details — including the suspect's identity and the precise circumstances that led to the gunfire — had not been released as of early Wednesday morning. The Milwaukee Police Department said it would release details as they become available.
How Milwaukee Handles Officer-Involved Shooting Reviews
Officer-involved shootings in Milwaukee go through a formal review process. When the Milwaukee Police Department serves as the independent agency investigating a critical incident, it compiles a complete report and submits it to the prosecutor for review, according to the City of Milwaukee Police Department.
This is not the first time this year that Milwaukee officers have confronted an armed suspect while responding to a report of an active shooting. In June, police investigated an officer-involved shooting on the city's northwest side after responding to reports of an active shooter, according to WTMJ. In that case, two officers fired their weapons and struck a 20-year-old suspect inside a second-floor stairwell; investigators recovered an AR-style pistol at the scene, and the suspect was taken to a hospital and was expected to survive. Both officers involved in that June incident were placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation, WTMJ reported.
The 26-year-old officer who shot the suspect would be placed on administrative duty during the investigation; the suspect's condition was not released. The suspect was 17, and police have not released his name or any charges. The exact time of the shooting and precise address remain unconfirmed as the investigation continues.
