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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.
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