MILWAUKEE, WI – A Milwaukee police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty on Milwaukee’s south side overnight. Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley issued the following statement in the wake of the tragic news:
“My most heartfelt condolences, and that of all Milwaukee County, go out to the family and loved ones of the officer who lost his life serving and protecting our community.
“My thoughts are also with the entire Milwaukee Police Department in this difficult moment having lost one of their brothers.
“As I have often said, as a community, we cannot sit idle. We must gather every resource available to address the gun violence plaguing our communities and prevent anything like this from happening again.
“Today is a somber day for all of Milwaukee.
