Milwaukee, WI – A 31-year-old man was fatally shot by Milwaukee police Saturday evening during an armed confrontation on the city’s northwest side.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, officers responded around 7 p.m. Saturday to the 2700 block of North 60th Street to investigate a vehicle believed to be tied to multiple business robberies. Police located the vehicle in the rear of a residence, where they encountered an armed suspect on the back porch.
Authorities said officers gave the man several commands to drop his firearm, but he refused. Gunfire was then allegedly exchanged between the suspect and police. The suspect was struck by police gunfire and later died from his injuries. His firearm was recovered at the scene. No officers were injured.
Police confirmed that four officers discharged their weapons during the incident. The officers include a 46-year-old man with 21 years of service, a 36-year-old man with 8 years of service, a 30-year-old man with 5 years of service, and a 29-year-old man with 11 years of service. All four have been placed on administrative duty, which the department said is standard procedure following officer-involved shootings.
The Milwaukee Area Investigative Team is conducting the review, with the Brookfield Police Department serving as the lead agency. Officials said the investigation remains ongoing.
Police added that video evidence of the incident will be released in accordance with department policy within 15 days. Viewer discretion will be advised when the footage becomes public.
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