Off-duty Cleveland officer fatally shoots armed robbery suspect: police

Cleveland officer killed Milwaukee 17-year-old in self-defense during armed robbery, police say

An off-duty police officer from Cleveland acted in self-defense when they shot and killed a 17-year-old during an armed robbery attempt early Sunday morning near 17th and Vliet, police say.

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police say a 38-year-old off-duty police officer from Cleveland acted in self-defense when they allegedly shot and killed a 17-year-old during an armed robbery attempt early Sunday morning near 17th and Vliet. 

Police were called to the area around 12:30 a.m. The victim was in possession of a firearm. 

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Scene near 17th and Vliet

This investigation is ongoing and Milwaukee police continue to seek two suspects related to the armed robbery attempt. 

Cleveland Police Department statement

"On May 15, 2022 an off-duty Cleveland Division of Police officer was involved in a deadly force  incident in Milwaukee, Wisconsin during an attempted robbery. The off-duty officer was not injured during the incident. The Cleveland Division of Police will cooperate fully with the investigation conducted by the Milwaukee Police Department." 

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips App.