Milwaukee, WI – A late-night traffic stop in Milwaukee ended in gunfire Wednesday, September 17, when a suspect was shot during a foot pursuit, according to police.
Milwaukee Police said the incident occurred around 11:27 p.m. on the 1200 block of W. Greenfield Avenue after officers initiated a traffic stop. The driver allegedly fled on foot, ignoring commands to stop. During the chase, the suspect dropped a firearm and attempted to retrieve it. At that point, an officer discharged his weapon, striking the suspect. No bystanders were injured in the exchange.
The suspect, identified as Kenneth O. Cubero, was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. Police recovered his firearm, and Cubero was arrested and criminally charged.
According to officials, the officer who fired his weapon is a 26-year-old with over six years of service. He has been placed on administrative duty, which Milwaukee Police say is standard procedure following officer-involved shootings.
The Milwaukee Police Homicide Unit is leading the investigation. Body camera footage from the incident is expected to be released within 15 days, in accordance with the department’s Video Release Policy (SOP 575), which balances transparency with privacy protections for those depicted in police videos.
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