Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with law enforcement agencies across southeast Wisconsin are sharing an outpouring of support after Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner, 35, a 17-year veteran of the department, was shot near 12th and Manitoba on Wednesday, Feb. 6. He later died at the hospital.
Below are statements from officials, organizations and other law enforcement who have shared their condolences:
Joint statement from Milwaukee Common Council
Alderman Tony Zielinski
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office
Attorney General Josh Kaul
Senator Duey Stroebel, R-Cedarburg
Rep. Joe Sanfelippo, R-New Berlin
Senator LaTonya Johnson, D-Milwaukee
Rep. Ken Skowronski, R-Franklin
St. Sen. Duey Stroebel