Milwaukee police shooting; wounded officer released from hospital
Injured MPD officer released from hospital
A Milwaukee police officer was released from Froedtert Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 19, a week after being wounded by a man who was firing shots near 27th and Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee police officer was released from Froedtert Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 19, a week after being wounded by a man who was firing shots near 27th and Wisconsin.
Daniel Gonzales and family
Officer's release from hospital
What we know:
Milwaukee Police Officer Daniel Gonzales, 34, was shot in the body and calf just before noon on Wednesday, Feb. 12. MPD said he has over eight years of service with the department.
Since Feb. 12, Gonzales has undergone multiple surgeries. But on Wednesday, Feb. 19, he was released.
Daniel Gonzales
Gonzales' family, and co-workers gathered around noon to celebrate that release from Froedtert Hospital.
"Nothing short of a miracle"
What they're saying:
"It feels great," Gonzales said about being able to leave the hospital. "Nothing short of a miracle from everybody involved. From my first responders on scene, and of course everybody here at Froedtert Hospital […] It’s giving me a lot more time with my family, my first responding family as well."
Daniel Gonzales
He still has a long road of recovery ahead. But it's the time he had to do so he is forever thankful to have.
"I don’t know how often they have to train or what they do but – definitely have saved my time on earth – extended that," he said. "I’m sorry – getting winded trying to think."
Police shooting at 27th and Wisconsin
The backstory:
The shooting incident happened near 27th and Wisconsin. Police said officers were called to the area just before noon about the suspect who was walking down the street firing shots.
Daniel Gonzales
When officers arrived, they encountered the man and told him to drop the gun. The suspect refused, and shot at officers. Gonzales’ partner returned fire, fatally striking the male suspect. That suspect was identified as 24-year-old Isaiah Stott.
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Gonzales was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries.
Milwaukee police shooting; officer continues to recover
A Milwaukee police officer is in the hospital recovering after he was shot by an armed suspect last Wednesday.
What's next:
The Oak Creek Police Department is leading the investigation into the police shooting. Body camera video of the incident is expected to be released within the next week.
Wounded MPD officer released from hospital
A Milwaukee police officer was released from Froedtert Hospital on Wednesday, a week after being wounded by a man who was firing shots near 27th and Wisconsin.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department as well as previous FOX6 News coverage of the police shooting.