Several Milwaukee police officers were involved in the shooting of a 19-year-old suspect wanted for sexual assault of a child and child enticement, according to police.
By H. Nelson Goodson
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.
January 7, 2025
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - On Monday, the Milwaukee Police Department confirming that a 19-year-old male suspect sought for sexual assault of a child and child enticement was located at a residence in the 2500 block of S. 7 Street around 9:37 p.m., and while several officers were talking to the suspect, he suddenly pulled a handgun and the officers began to struggle with him, while one of the officers fired his service weapon and struck the suspect in the abdomen. The suspect suffered a non-life threatening injury and was transported to a local hospital for treatment and later arrested. The suspect's weapon was recovered at the shooting scene.
The 35-year-old police officer that discharged his weapon has over 8 years of service with the department, and was placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
Charges against the suspect will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
Body camera video by police of the shooting will be released later to the public.
The Milwaukee Police Homicide Unit will be in charge of the ongoing shooting investigation.
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