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Full freeway closure at WIS-175 near Vliet St in Milwaukee due to an officer-involved shooting

A full freeway closure is underway at WIS-175 in Milwaukee due to an active investigation in the area, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.
WIS-175 Closure
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MILWAUKEE — A full freeway closure is underway at WIS-175 in Milwaukee due to an active investigation in the area following an officer-involved shooting, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office and the Milwaukee Police Department.

MPD says more information will be released as it becomes available.

All traffic is being diverted off the highway at West Vliet Street. A TMJ4 viewer shared images from the scene that showed law enforcement providing medical aid to someone on the road.

WIS-175 Closure
An anonymous viewer image sharing a heavy law enforcement presence around WIS-175 on Monday, November 2.

According to our crew on scene, the medical examiner has been asked to respond, and police are asking people to avoid the area.

TMJ4 will update once our crew on scene receives more information.


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