Milwaukee police chase stolen car; shots fired at officers

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police arrested three people after they drove off in a stolen car, ran from officers and one of them shot toward officers on Thursday, Sept. 12.

The car was stolen in a carjacking on Thursday near 10th and Keefe. Later that night, officers spotted the stolen vehicle only 13 blocks away, near 23rd and Keefe.

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Police said, as officers approached the car, it sped off and prompted a pursuit. It didn't last long, just around the corner to 23rd and Finn, where three people got out and ran.

While running after the suspects, police said a 16-year-old boy fired shots. Officers did not return fire. No one was hurt.

FOX6 News spoke to people who, concerned for their safety, did not want to be on camera. They said they saw the teens run off, but did not hear gunshots.

All three suspects – ages 16, 17 and 18 – were arrested near 23rd and Keefe.

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Custody records show the 16-year-old boy was booked on an attempted homicide charge, and it's not the first time he has run into legal trouble.

The 18-year-old was booked for illegally operating a vehicle, among other crimes, while the 17-year-old was arrested for armed robbery. Court records show the 17-year-old was sentenced to 24 months of probation last month for a battery case in Lincoln County.

The Milwaukee Police Department said criminal charges will be reviewed by the district attorney's office.