Milwaukee police shooting; man wounded near 12th and Greenfield

MPD shooting; man wounded near 12th and Greenfield

A Milwaukee police officer shot and wounded a 21-year-old man on the city's south side after a traffic stop late Wednesday night, Sept. 17. Investigators said the man grabbed for a gun after running from police.

MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee police officer shot and wounded a 21-year-old man on the city's south side after a traffic stop late Wednesday night, Sept. 17. Investigators said the man grabbed for a gun after running from police.

Police shooting

What we know:

According to police, the shooting happened shortly after officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of 12th and Greenfield around 11:30 p.m. 

Police said the driver stopped, exited the vehicle, and ran from the scene. The officers gave the suspect commands to stop. However, the suspect refused and continued to flee. 

12th and Greenfield, Milwaukee

During the foot pursuit, the suspect dropped a firearm and attempted to retrieve it, at which time an officer discharged his firearm, subsequently striking the suspect. 

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No one else was struck by gunfire.

Police shooting near 12th and Greenfield, Milwaukee

Surveillance video

What we know:

A surveillance camera captured some of what unfolded late Wednesday. The two-minute clip was given to FOX6 News by someone near 12th and Greenfield. There is no audio. 

FOX6 News paused the video right before what investigators said happened next.

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"The suspect dropped the firearm and attempted to retrieve it – at which time an officer discharged his firearm, subsequently striking the suspect," said Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman.

Suspect and officer information

Dig deeper:

The suspect, a 21-year-old man, was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. The suspect’s firearm was recovered. He was arrested, and criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.

The officer that discharged his firearm is a 26-year-old man with over six years of service. The officer will be placed on administrative duty.

What's next:

The Milwaukee Police Homicide Unit will be investigating this incident. 

FOX6 News records indicate there have been at least eight other similar shootings so far in 2025. One Milwaukee police officer was killed and at least four others were hurt. Our records also show at least three suspects were killed by police.