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Police: Man Shot by Brookfield Officer After Crash Linked to Random Waukesha Shootings

A regional investigative team led by Milwaukee police is reviewing the incident.

Overview

  • Brookfield police say a 31-year-old man fled a crash on Barker Road and fired at officers, prompting a return of fire that wounded him late Saturday.
  • The man was taken to a hospital with serious, possibly life-threatening injuries and is under arrest, according to officials.
  • No officers were struck by gunfire, though one officer was injured while responding to the active threat.
  • The involved officer is 24 years old with three years of experience and is on administrative leave in line with policy.
  • Waukesha Police now say the suspect is connected to random shootings that struck three homes in the city and county, while they have not confirmed a link to a home hit in New Berlin the same night.