MILWAUKEE -- The Salvation Army is providing emotional and spiritual support to dozens of Milwaukee police officers after one of their own was killed in a crash on Thursday, June 7.
Officer Charles Irvine Jr., 23, was killed in a crash during a pursuit. Irvine is the first Milwaukee officer killed in the line of duty in 22 years.
Major Steve Merritt, the Divisional Commander for The Salvation Army of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan issued this statement:
The chaplains are among many, including the Police Department Wellness Team, Police Association, Peer-Officer Support Team, and Shielded Hearts, gathering to provide needed support to the officers in this difficult time.