Suspect accused of shooting MPD officer pleads guilty

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Posted: Jan 17, 2023 4:43 PM CDT

NOW: Suspect accused of shooting MPD officer pleads guilty

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) --- A man accused of shooting a Milwaukee police officer last year is back in court today.

Jetrin Rodthong, 22, entered a guilty plea this afternoon and received a sentencing date. This is all surrounding an incident that happened late January 2022.

Court documents state that Rodthong shot Milwaukee Police Department Officer Herbert Davis during a wellness check before stealing a police squad car.

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Of the eight counts he was originally charged with three were dropped Tuesday.

Rodthong pleaded guilty to the other five charges, including attempted first-degree homicide and armed carjacking.

Circuit Court Judge David Feiss informed Rodthong that his plea could carry a sentence of up to 65 years.

Rodthong's sentencing is scheduled for March 23.