Milwaukee, WI – A 31-year-old man was pronounced dead Monday morning after a Milwaukee police officer struck him with a squad car while responding to a call on the city’s south side.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the incident occurred around 10:58 a.m. on September 16, 2025, near the 1500 block of South 20th Street. Officers were dispatched to check on the welfare of an individual seen walking in and out of the roadway. While searching the area, a responding officer struck the man at the entrance of an alley.
Medical staff transported the man to a hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased. Authorities identified the officer involved as a 44-year-old man with more than 18 years of service. He has been placed on administrative duty, which the department described as standard procedure in officer-involved incidents.
The Milwaukee Area Investigative Team will review the case, with the Waukesha Police Department serving as the lead agency. Police said video evidence of the incident will be released in accordance with the department’s policy, which requires the release of officer-involved video within 15 days when incidents involve death or great bodily harm.
Officials stated the release aims to balance transparency with protecting the integrity of investigations and the privacy of individuals depicted in the footage.
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