Community fundraiser for family of fallen MPD Officer Matthew Rittner being held June 1
OAK CREEK, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Following the news that fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner's wife is pregnant with his daughter, a community fundraiser is being held for the family of Officer Rittner on Saturday, June 1.
The fundraiser includes a car and motorcycle show, live music, food, 50/50 raffle, basket raffles, bake sale and kids activities. Various police vehicles are expected to be in attendance and officers from numerous police departments will be present. All events will take place at Harvest Community Church in Oak Creek located at 6612 Howell Avenue.
All of the money raised will go immediately to Officer Rittner's wife and children.
If you would like to participate in the car and motorcycle show the lot will open at 7:30 a.m. and spots are first come, first serve until the lot is full. The cost for entry is $10 for cars and $5 for motorcycles. Activities open for the public and kids at 10 a.m. with live music from noon until 3 p.m.
The event will take place rain or shine.