Two Milwaukee police officers shot while responding to call, suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after two police officers were shot in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Thursday night.
Around 9:10 p.m., the officers were responding to a shots-fired call. As they approached, police said someone fired shots from an alley, in the 2200 block of North 24th Place, hitting both officers.
Police confirmed a 32-year-old officer is in critical condition, and a 29-year-old officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Both officers have over six years of experience on the job.
Police confirmed an arrest was made around 2:15 a.m. The suspect's identity has not been released.
The Milwaukee Police Association released the following statement:
"It is with profound sorrow and outrage that we confirm that two Milwaukee police officers were tragically shot and critically injured in the line of duty tonight. Our thoughts are with these officers, their families, friends, and colleagues. These officers face unimaginable suffering, and they have long roads ahead of them."
