MILWAUKEE — Two Milwaukee police officers were ambushed and shot while responding to a weapons call, WISN reported.
The officers, ages 29 and 32, were approaching on foot on the night of June 26 when they were ambushed. The 29-year-old officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries, while the 32-year-old remains in critical condition. Both officers are assigned to District Two and have served on the force for more than six years.
Milwaukee Police Assistant Chief Nicole Waldner said the original call was for a “subject with a weapon” and was upgraded to “shots fired” before the shooting occurred. Neither officer was able to return fire.
Police said a known suspect is being sought, and the department’s homicide division is leading the investigation. Authorities described the situation as active and ongoing.
Milwaukee Police Association President Alex Cyreia called the attack part of a disturbing trend.
“Stop trying to kill my police officers,” he said. “The violence against our police officers is out of hand. It’s four officers in five months.”
Mayor Cavalier Johnson urged the suspect to surrender and asked for the public’s help.
“If you don’t turn yourself in… know that the men and women of this department, they’re going to find you,” Johnson said.
Anyone with information is asked to call 911 or provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 224-TIPS.
