'Extremely saddened:' Officials, community leaders react to fatal crash involving officer

MILWAUKEE -- Officials and community leaders are sharing their thoughts and prayers in the wake of a crash that killed a young Milwaukee police officer and injured another. Statements are listed below.

Governor Scott Walker



The governor has also ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Officer Irvine. The order is effective now -- and ends at sunset on the date of internment.

Milwaukee Common Council (joint statement)


Milwaukee Fire Department



Milwaukee County Sheriff Richard Schmidt


Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission


Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton


Attorney General Brad Schimel


Milwaukee Alderman Cavalier Johnson


Sen. Lena Taylor


Milwaukee Alderman Jose Perez


Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan 


Cole Braun, CEO of Lutheran High School Association of Greater Milwaukee & Adam Kirsch, Principal of Milwaukee Lutheran High School


State Representative David Bowen 


Milwaukee Alderman Mark Borkowski