Two ghost guns were recovered.
A Milwaukee police officer was shot by an armed suspect who refused to drop his gun during a foot chase in an alley, Milwaukee police said.
The officer was shot on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at approximately 6:46 p.m., police said. Milwaukee Police Officers “were assigned to a Directed Patrol Mission and tasked with patrolling the area of the 4600 block of W. Hampton Avenue regarding recent violent crime,” they wrote.
The shooting comes just hours after the Milwaukee Police Association raised significant concerns about severe staffing shortages in District 7.
The officer was shot in District 7.
“While patrolling in a marked squad, officers were flagged down by a community member for two individuals flashing guns. Officers observed the two suspects and attempted to conduct an investigatory stop when the suspects fled on foot,” wrote MPD.
“Our officer exited the vehicle and gave chase on foot. Our officer encountered one of the suspects in the alley of the 4800 block of N. 46th Street, and gave commands to the suspect to drop the gun. The suspect refused and gunfire was exchanged between one of the suspects and our officer. One of the suspects and our officer were both struck by gunfire.”
Police added, “The second suspect was arrested without further incident. No one else was injured by the gunfire. Two ghost guns were recovered. The suspect that was shot, a 39-year-old male, was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal gunshot injuries. The second suspect is a 19-year-old male.”
According to MPD, “Our injured officer is a 30-year-old male with over 7 years of service. He was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. This officer is also the officer that discharged his firearm at the suspect. He will be placed on administrative duty as is routine in officer-involved shootings.”
The department added: “Criminal charges for both suspects will be referred to the District Attorney’s Office. This is a fluid and ongoing investigation. The Milwaukee Police Homicide Unit will be investigating this incident. Video related to this incident will be released in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure 575. The Milwaukee Police Department sends our thoughts and prayers to our officer and wish him a speedy recovery.”
