Kenosha December 2022 police shootout bodycam; 1 dead, 3 hurt
KENOSHA, Wis. - The Kenosha Police Department body camera footage Tuesday, June 6 tied to a shootout with officers that happened in December 2022.
The video can be found on the Kenosha Police Department YouTube channel. WARNING: Viewer discretion is advised.
Matthew Lopez was killed and three others were hurt.
It happened Dec. 19, 2022, near 13th Avenue and 56th Street. Shortly before 8:30 p.m. that Monday, police said they responded to a call of an active shooter and reports of hostages and gunshot victims inside a home.
Kenosha Police Chief Patrick Patton said officers responded in less than a minute from the time they received the call.
He said Lopez fired from the front window as officers sought cover.
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One of the officers was "pinned down behind a vehicle in front" by the gunfire. Officers used a shield to move the officer to a safer spot.
Lopez died at the scene. Three other people were hurt and went to the hospital.
Kenosha police shooting near 13th Avenue and 56th Street
The officers who fired in this case were initially placed on administrative assignment, per department policy. In late May, the Kenosha County district attorney decided they wouldn't face any charges.