Milwaukee police shooting; man shot after firing at officers during chase

MILWAUKEE - A 20-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded by police on Sunday night, March 24. 

According to police, around 11:17 p.m., officers received several calls of shots fired near 64th and Sheridan. When they arrived on the scene, officers located an armed man who ran from officers and ignored their commands to stop, said Assistant Chief Craig Sarnow of the Milwaukee Police Department.

Police shooting near 64th and Sheridan, Milwaukee

Officers chased the man about two blocks before he fired at officers who returned fire, striking the suspect several times. 

The suspect, a 20-year-old Milwaukee man, sustained life-threatening injuries. He was taken to the hospital where he was listed in critical condition.

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No officers or other members of the community were injured. The suspect’s firearm was recovered.

Police shooting near 64th and Sheridan, Milwaukee

Witnesses say everything started as a fight at an apartment building. 

"I heard a bunch of commotion above my head. It was plenty of bodies just tussling," said Adaisia Grenada, who lives nearby. "The police chased him down the stairs, he’s running and gets over there and then they shot him."

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The three officers involved are a 24-year-old man with over five years of service, a 30-year-old man with over six years of service and a 34-year-old man with over one year of service. The officers were placed on administrative duty.

Police shooting near 64th and Sheridan, Milwaukee

"I’m tired of this. Milwaukee is just out of order. It’s just too much," said Grenada.

This incident is being investigated by the Milwaukee Area Investigative Team. The Wauwatosa Police Department is the lead agency.