2 Milwaukee officers shot near 25th and Garfield

CBS 58

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police were sent to a subject with weapon call Thursday, June 26, around 9:00 p.m. While in route the call was updated to a shot fired. 

While the officers approached, they were fired upon in an alley near 24th and Garfield. Two officers were shot. 

Both officers have over six years of experience on the job. One officer a 29-year-old is the hospital with non-fatal injuries. The other a 32-year-old is in critical condition.

An active search for a suspect is still ongoing. He is considered armed and dangerous. 

The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) sent out this statement about the shooting. 


DOT cameras captured police cars following ambulances heading towards the hospital. CBS 58 reporters on the ground witnessed them arrive at Froedtert Emergency Center. 

MPD held a press conference around 1:20 a.m. Thursday morning, about four hours after the original shots fired call.  


MPD is investigating and asking that anyone with information to please contact them at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips.

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


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