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Milwaukee police officer shoots man during drug investigation near 18th and Greenfield

A 30-year-old man was transported to the hospital with non-fatal injuries and is in stable condition.
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Posted at 7:18 PM, Aug 11, 2022
and last updated 2022-08-11 23:14:03-04

MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee police officer shot a man during a drug investigation near 18th and Greenfield on Thursday.

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The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) is investigating a "critical incident" near 18th and Greenfield on Thursday.

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman provided an update Thursday evening.

Chief Norman said Milwaukee police were conducting a narcotics investigation near 18th and Greenfield around 5 p.m. on Thursday.

Officers saw two individuals engaged in a suspected drug deal. One of the individuals had a gun in his waistband. When he was approached by police, the man fled on foot and a foot pursuit began. During the pursuit, an officer fired his gun and struck the man. He was then arrested on the 1300 block of S. 19th Street.

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Chief Norman said the man's firearm and suspected illegal narcotics were recovered.

The man, a 30-year-old, was transported to the hospital with non-fatal injuries and is in stable condition.

WATCH: Chief Norman provides update on officer involved shooting

MPD officer shoots suspect during drug investigation near 18th and Greenfield

The officer involved is a 30-year-old man with three years of service. He will be placed on administrative duty, which is routine in officer-involved shootings.

There were no injuries to officers or any community members.

The Milwaukee Police Department Homicide Division is leading the investigation.

Police say a community briefing on the incident will be released in the future.

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