Brookfield police shooting; suspect shot, injured after firing at officers

Brookfield officer-involved shooting, suspect injured

A Brookfield police officer shot and injured a person after that person initially fired at officers late Saturday night, Jan. 31.

BROOKFIELD, Wis. - A Brookfield police officer shot and injured a person after that person fired at officers late Saturday night, Jan. 31.

Incident details

What we know:

According to the City of Brookfield Police Department, at about 10:30 p.m., Brookfield police officers responded to a vehicle crash on Barker Road, just north of North Avenue.

Daylight scene near Barker Rd and Wynfield Lane

When officers arrived, they got information about a person involved in the crash who had run away from the scene. While searching the area, the suspect fired at officers. A Brookfield police officer returned fire, and the suspect was struck by gunfire.

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The suspect, a 31-year-old male, was taken to an area hospital to be treated for serious, potentially life-threatening injuries.

No officers were struck by gunfire. However, one officer received minor injuries while responding to the threat of active gunfire.

The involved officer is 24 years old with three years of law enforcement experience. That officer has been placed on administrative leave, which is standard practice and department policy.

Brookfield police say the preliminary investigation indicates officers performed their duties "courageously, professionally and within the confines of the law and department expectations."

The Milwaukee Area Investigative Team is investigating this incident with the Milwaukee Police Department as the lead agency.

Neighbors react

What they're saying:

Nearby residents said the incident unfolded close to home and caused fear in the neighborhood.

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"I was [scared] because it didn't say stay indoors, it said please seek lower level or basement," said Lauren Bullock, a Brookfield resident.

Neighbors said power in the area briefly went out around the time of the crash and shooting, but described a rapid police response.

"I thought the police response was incredible," said Bullock. "I've always admired Brookfield P-D, I think they're the best of the best."