Milwaukee, Wisconsin Men Arrested in Milwaukee for Shooting Police Officer and Possessing Ghost Guns

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Men Arrested in Milwaukee for Shooting Police Officer and Possessing Ghost Guns

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — A 39-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both residents of Milwaukee, were arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a Milwaukee police officer near 46th Street and Hampton Avenue on June 12.

According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the men were confronted by officers after a citizen reported them flashing firearms. When approached, the suspects fled on foot. During the pursuit, a 30-year-old officer encountered the 39-year-old suspect in an alley and ordered him to drop his weapon. The suspect refused, and gunfire was exchanged. Both the officer and the 39-year-old man were struck and later hospitalized with non-fatal injuries.

The 19-year-old suspect was taken into custody without incident. Authorities recovered two ghost guns at the scene.

The injured officer, a seven-year veteran of the Milwaukee Police Department, has been placed on administrative duty in accordance with department policy following officer-involved shootings.

Both suspects are facing charges related to the incident, which have been referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.