2 officers injured in a shooting on Milwaukee’s northwest side; suspect search continues

UPDATE at 12:20 a.m. on 6/27/25: The Milwaukee Police Association releases this statement regarding the officer-involved shooting:

It is with profound sorrow and outrage that we confirm that two Milwaukee police officers were tragically shot and critically injured in the line of duty tonight. Our thoughts are with these officers, their families, friends, and colleagues. These officers face unimaginable suffering and they have long roads ahead of them.

This senseless act of violence has struck the very heart of our department and our community. We have reached a breaking point. Violence in our city is out of control, and those who protect our neighborhoods are increasingly in the crosshairs. We have had 5 officers killed in the line of duty over the past 7 years and dozens of our officers have been shot and shot at while trying to serve our neighborhoods. Our officers wear the badge with pride and honor, but our officers need more leadership from the city to bring an end to this violence.

We are grateful to all of the first responders, doctors, nurses and other medical professionals who have cared for our officers tonight. We will continue to pray for the recovery our officers and ask the community for their prayers.

UPDATE at 11:20 p.m. on 6/26/25: Milwaukee Police are still searching for a suspect involved in a shooting that left two police officers injured. People are asked to avoid the area near 25th and Garfield since there is an active threat to the public.

People are asked to remain inside if they are near the area. 

Police are calling the shooting a “critical incident”.

MILWAUKEE — Two Milwaukee Police officers were injured in a shooting near 25th and Garfield just after 9:00 p.m. on June 26. Both were taken to the hospital but there is no update on the state of their injuries.

A large police presence remains on the scene, and police are still searching for a suspect.

Earlier in the evening, police were investigating a double shooting near 20th and Capitol Drive. Two people– a 17 year old and 20 year old– were taken to the hospital for gunshot wounds. Police were looking for an unknown suspect.

This is a developing story, and we will bring you more information as it becomes available.