MPD bodycam: Officer shoots suspect during struggle near 7th and Arthur

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police released body camera video into an officer-involved shooting that happened on Jan. 6. 

The shooting happened near 7th and Arthur on Jan. 6. 

According to police, officers were attempting to make contact with a person wanted for sexual assault of a child and child enticement. While communicating with the suspect, police say he pulled out a firearm and a struggle ensued with two officers. 

One officer, according to police, discharged his firearm striking the suspect. 

The suspect, identified as a 19-year-old man, was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. 

Criminal charges were issued by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office on January 10, 2025, against the suspect.

The officer that discharged his firearm is a 35-year-old male with over eight years of service. He was placed on administrative duty as is routine in officer involved shootings. This incident, as with all critical incidents, will be subject to an administrative review in accordance with department policy to ensure adherence to department training, policies, procedures, and law enforcement best practices.