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Suspect Arrested in Milwaukee Ambush That Shot Two Police Officers

The arrest follows an alley ambush that left one officer in critical condition with the other suffering non-life-threatening wounds.

Police investigate a shooting that injured two Milwaukee police officers the night of June 26, 2025.
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Overview

  • A suspect was taken into custody by Milwaukee police on Friday in connection with Thursday night’s ambush in an alley off N. 24th Place.
  • A 32-year-old officer remains hospitalized in critical condition while a 29-year-old colleague is stable after receiving non-life-threatening injuries.
  • The Milwaukee Police Association described the shooting as symptomatic of spiraling violence, noting five officers killed and dozens shot in the past seven years.
  • Assistant Chief Nicole Waldner said the suspect was previously known to police and urged residents to share any information that could aid the investigation.
  • Mayor Cavalier Johnson vowed the suspect will face justice and called for stronger city leadership to address escalating violence.