Milwaukee police officer dies after shooting on north side. "I'm sad to inform you that one of the officers involved did not make it today," Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said.
Officers were looking for man near North 28th and West Wright streets who was wanted on gun and drug violations. When they approached the suspect at a residence, the suspect shot at the officers, Morales said.
Police said they have the suspect in custody, and the weapon was recovered. The suspect was not shot, police said.
The fallen officer, a 17-year veteran of the force, was a member of the Special Investigations Division. Police said they will not release his name until Thursday.
"Words cannot describe the sorrow and anger I feel at this moment," Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said.
A procession of officers escorted the fallen officer's body Wednesday night from Froedtert Hospital to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.
At 9th and State streets, officers and firefighters lined the street in front of the police administration building, saluting.
The last time a Milwaukee police officer was fatally shot while on duty was on Sept. 7, 1996, when Officer Wendolyn Tanner, 29, was killed.
This is the first time since 1994 that two Milwaukee police officers have died in the line of duty. Officer Charles Irvine Jr., 23, was killed June 7 in a crash during a chase.
"My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers who today suffered the loss of a beloved Milwaukee Police Department officer. Our community mourns once again at this tragic loss of life. May God's comfort be felt in this most difficult moment," Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt said in a statement.
