The suspect allegedly opened fire inside the District 5 lobby, ran off after officers fired back and was ultimately shot near 6th and Locust when multiple officers fired their weapons.
A Milwaukee man entered Police District 5 shortly and shot toward officers before they returned fire, ultimately striking him after a foot chase.A suspect was shot by Milwaukee police after he allegedly opened fire inside the District 5 lobby on Friday, Feb. 25.
"There is a lot of destruction," said Police Chief Jeffrey Norman. "This is where you come in to file reports, so this is something that I will say no one really expects."The chief said an officer fired back, and the suspect ran away. Officers caught up with the suspect two blocks away near 6th and Locust. Multiple officers fired shots, hitting the alleged shooter multiple times.
Many who live near District 5, located in the heart of Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood, returned home to a large police presence.
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