Milwaukee Mayor Reports Two Police Officers Shot in Separate Incidents

Milwaukee, WI – [Date of publication]

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson announced today that two police officers were shot in the city in separate incidents, both responding to armed suspects.

🔹 Incident 1 (June 12, Near 46th & Hampton)

• A 30‑year‑old Milwaukee officer, with over seven years on the force, was shot during a foot chase after responding to a report of two armed men flashing guns. One of the suspects exchanged fire and was struck. 🔫 Both suspect and officer suffered non-life-threatening injuries and remain hospitalized. A 19-year-old second suspect was arrested at the scene. Two “ghost” (unserialized) firearms were seizedreddit.com+3reddit.com+3reddit.com+3wtmj.com+8cbs58.com+8wtmj.com+8wisn.com.
• The officer is now in stable condition and has been discharged, drawing strong support from fellow officers and city leaders .

🔹 Incident 2 (June 13, Near [Location Unknown])

• In a separate incident, a second Milwaukee police officer was shot. Details remain limited, but the mayor confirmed that they are expected to recover.

🏙️ Mayor’s Statement

Mayor Johnson has expressed concern over the rise in gun violence targeting law enforcement. He called for:

• Urgent action to stem the flow of illegal firearms,
• Stronger community cooperation, and
• Additional support for understaffed police districts.

✅ On-the-Ground Response

• Both officers involved have been placed on routine administrative duty while investigations proceed.
• The Milwaukee Police Homicide Unit is actively investigating both shootings.
• Authorities urge anyone with further information or footage to come forward to aid the investigations.

📌 Why This Matters

• These shootings follow a series of violent encounters targeting law enforcement across the city in recent months, prompting discussions around officer safety, illegal firearms, and community safety protocols.
• Public officials are calling for a renewed push toward community-driven solutions and better firearm regulation.

We’ll continue to monitor this closely. Updates will be provided as more details—such as specific locations, suspect identities, and officer conditions—are confirmed.

Sources: Wisconsin Right Now, WISN 12 News.