MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee police officer was shot near 27th and Wisconsin on Wednesday, Feb. 12. 

The Milwaukee Police Department says officers were called to the area for a report of a man firing off a gun. 

Police encountered the suspect and ordered him to drop his weapon, but he started shooting at officers. 

Officers returned fire, subsequently striking the suspect who died from his injuries. 

One Milwaukee police officer, a 34-year-old man with eight years of service, was struck by the suspect's gunfire. He was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. 

"This is not acceptable," said Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman. "This type of action, this type of behavior must stop!" 

This is a developing story. Stick with CBS 58 on air and online for updates.