Officer-involved shooting in Wauwatosa; officer, suspect injured, female found dead

WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police on Monday night, January 11th were on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at the Normandy Village Apartments near 124th and North Avenue.

Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said officers were called out for a possible domestic incident around 8:00 p.m.

When they arrived, a chase ensued between officers and someone who was fleeing the scene. Chief Weber said that person produced a knife, or some sort of edged weapon, and an officer was attacked.

The officer was taken to Froedtert Hospital for treatment. The extent of injuries suffered is unknown at this time.

The suspect was shot by at least one officer, Weber said. The condition of the suspect is unknown.

Additionally, officers on scene discovered a deceased female near one of the apartments. Officers are working to determine the female's connection to the officer-involved shooting and the domestic violence incident that prompted the police response.

Weber said officers were dealing with two crime scenes.

The Milwaukee Police Department is handling the investigation into the officer-involved shooting.

Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.