MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee police officer was shot Sunday, according to the Milwaukee Police Department.
Officials said that at around 10:52 p.m. Sunday, officers were sent on foot to the 1200 block of S. Cesar Chavez Dr. for Cinco de Mayo.
At that time, a suspect fired shots and struck one of the officers. MPD said that no one else was struck and that officers did not return fire.
The 29-year-old injured officer was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
“The Milwaukee Police Department sends our thoughts and prayers to our officer and wish him a speedy recovery. We are very proud of all the men and women of the Milwaukee Police Department that showed great professionalism,” MPD said in a statement.
MPD said it has three people of interest in custody and has recovered two firearms. Police are still investigating the incident and are asking anyone with information to contact them at (414) 935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips App, to remain anonymous.
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