Milwaukee Police Seek Public's Help After Officer Assaulted at Baldwin Fundraiser
The incident occurred during a pro-Palestinian protest at a fundraiser for Senator Tammy Baldwin, with the officer being punched after revealing his Palestinian heritage.
- Milwaukee Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying suspects involved in the assault of an officer during a pro-Palestinian protest at a Senator Tammy Baldwin fundraiser.
- The officer was punched by a protester after disclosing his Palestinian heritage, leading to an investigation into battery of a police officer.
- Senator Baldwin's event was disrupted by approximately 20 pro-Palestinian protesters, criticizing her and Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
- The officer, though injured, was not seriously harmed; the incident is under active investigation by Milwaukee Police.
- The protest is part of wider demonstrations against the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has seen significant casualties on both sides.