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A Milwaukee police officer is dead after being shot near 14th and Cleveland on the city’s south side early Tuesday, February 7.
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said around 1:15 a.m. Tuesday, officers assign to District 4 responded to the area near 14th and Cleveland. A person wanted in connection with a robbery that happened on W. Good Hope Road late Monday was reported in the area.
Chief Norman said officers located the suspect who then fled on foot. One of the officers was able to catch up to the suspect and a struggle ensued. During the struggle, the suspect used a handgun and fired shots – striking the officer. That officer discharged his firearm during the exchange and the suspect was struck by gunfire.
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