21-year-old man shot by officer after dropping and reaching for gun during chase, pleads not guilty to obstruction
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The suspect has been identified by Milwaukee police as 21-year-old Kenneth Cubero.
He appeared in intake court on Tuesday, Sept. 23, being charged with one count of obstructing an officer before. He pled not guilty.
A pre-trial conference is set for Wednesday, Oct. 15.
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A Milwaukee police officer reportedly shot and wounded a man who ran from a traffic stop on Wednesday, Sept. 17.
Officials report the stop happened about 11:27 p.m. near 11th and Greenfield. The driver ran from the car and officers chased him on foot. During the chase, the 21-year-old man dropped a gun and tried to grab it again. An officer fired, hitting him.
The man was taken to a hospital with injuries described as not life-threatening. His gun was recovered, and prosecutors are expected to review charges.
The 26-year-old officer has been with the department for six years. He was placed on administrative duty while the incident is investigated.