MPD squad involved in crash near 20th and Oklahoma

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Jan 2, 2024 8:20 PM CDT | Updated: Jan 3, 2024 4:00 PM CDT

Updated: 3:58 p.m. on Jan. 3, 2024

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Two police officers were hurt when their squad was hit while chasing a car following an armed robbery Tuesday night, Jan. 2.

It happened near 20th and Oklahoma.

Officials say four teenagers were arrested after the crash.

This happened hours after a tactical situation near Lincoln Park during which a Milwaukee police officer was shot in the leg.

All are expected to recover.

Published: 8:20 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2024

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department says two people were taken to an area hospital following a crash involving a Milwaukee Police Department squad Tuesday night, Jan. 2.

Officials say it happened just before 7 p.m. near 20th and Oklahoma.

A police officer on-scene said two officers sustained what are believed to be minor injuries. He said it appears a reckless driver hit the squad.

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