Crime & Safety
Milwaukee, WI Police Shooting: 17-Year-Old Shot by Officer
Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee police have released details about an officer involved shooting that left a 17 year old boy injured after officers encountered an allegedly armed, masked suspect during a sho
By Mason Reid · 2026-10-15T00:55:43.270Z
Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee police have released details about an officer involved shooting that left a 17 year old boy injured after officers encountered an allegedly armed, masked suspect during a shots fired investigation on the city's south side.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department , the incident occurred Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at approximately 9:21 p.m., when officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 1500 block of West Greenfield Avenue.
When officers arrived, residents directed them toward several dirt bikes leaving the area. Police followed the group into an alley in the 700 block of West Scott Street while attempting to determine where the reported gunfire originated.
During the investigation, officers observed a masked individual carrying a rifle.
Police said the suspect allegedly fled on foot as an officer attempted to stop him.
According to the department, the officer repeatedly ordered the teenager to drop the weapon. Police said the suspect did not comply, and the officer fired his duty weapon, striking the teen.
The 17 year old was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as nonfatal.
Authorities reported recovering a rifle next to the teenager following the confrontation.
The officer who discharged his firearm was identified only as a 26 year old man with more than three years of service. He was placed on administrative duty, which police described as standard procedure following officer involved shootings.
Police said potential charges were referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office, with a criminal complaint attached to the department's release.
The department also referenced its video release policy, which establishes guidelines for publicly releasing footage of officer involved incidents involving death or great bodily harm.
Under that policy, Milwaukee police generally aim to release qualifying footage within 15 days of an incident.
The investigation remains ongoing , and police have not announced final findings regarding the officer's use of force.
Additional information may be released as the investigation progresses.