Milwaukee County correctional sergeant stabbed, suspect arrested

MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee County Jail correctional sergeant was attacked and stabbed on a sidewalk near the jail early Tuesday, March 5. 

Officials said around 5:30 a.m., the correctional sergeant was approached on foot by a 41-year-old Milwaukee man at 9th and State. The man attacked the sergeant, stabbing him several times, before fleeing, officials said.

"We believe it was intentionally done, and I'll leave it at that," Milwaukee County Chief Deputy Daniel Hughes said.

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First responders took the sergeant, a 14-year veteran, to the hospital for treatment. 

"We hope for and look forward to a speedy recovery," Hughes said.

Hughes said the sergeant was off duty at the time, walking into work.

The suspect, whom the sergeant was able to identify, is a recently released occupant of the jail. He was sought and arrested by Milwaukee Police Department investigators later Tuesday.

The investigation is ongoing.