Milwaukee standoff, tactical response; man taken into custody | FOX6 Milwaukee

Milwaukee standoff, tactical response; man taken into custody

One person is in custody after an hours-long standoff on Milwaukee’s north side on Thursday night, Jan. 30.

Man vs. police

What we know:

The Milwaukee Police Department said officers had a tactical set-up on a residence near 45th and Hampton. Witnesses said MPD started arriving at the scene around 3 p.m.

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Police say the tactical situation ended when officers obtained a search warrant and were in the process of executing it and the suspect jumped out a window and took off running. 

45th and Hampton standoff, Milwaukee

The suspect, a 24-year-old man, was arrested after a brief foot pursuit. A firearm was recovered. 

Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News the man was wanted for homicide. 

What's next:

Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.  

Check back for updates.

The Source: FOX6 News was on the scene and got some information from the Milwaukee Police Department.

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