Suspect charged in officer-involved shooting near 21st and Concordia

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A man has been charged after he was shot by a Milwaukee police officer.

Police say Jamel Barnes ran from authorities near 21st and Concordia last week.

During the brief chase, police say Barnes pointed a gun at officers.

That's when one of the officers fired at Barnes. Police say they found a handgun near the suspect. 

They also say he had more than $1,000 in cash and several plastic bags with drugs. 

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