3 Milwaukee police officers, suspect wounded in shooting; video released

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee police released on Friday, Sept. 20 video and information related to a shooting incident near 91st and Custer that ended with the wounding of a suspect and three police officers on Thursday, Sept. 5.

The videos are accessed through two links below. NOTE: Viewer discretion is strongly advised.

A news release says on that Thursday around 10:15 a.m., Milwaukee police were near 91st and Custer seeking a subject wanted for felon in possession of a firearm, domestic violence related false imprisonment and sexual assault.

Officials said while on scene, the officers attempted communication with the suspect. Then, at approximately 11:38 a.m., the suspect fired shots at our officers. Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect. After the gunfire ceased, officers continued communication with the suspect. At that time, he surrendered two firearms with extended magazines and was arrested.

The suspect, 35-year-old Keith Jeter, was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office issued criminal charges against Jeter.  

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Three members of the Milwaukee Police Department suffered non-life-threatening injuries during the exchange. The members injured in this incident are a 43-year-old man with over 19 years of service, a 49-year-old man with over 19 years of service, and a 44-year-old man with over 21 years of service.

The four officers that discharged their duty weapons during this incident are a 39-year-old man with over 16 years of service, a 40-year-old man with over 12 years of service, a 43-year-old man with over 19 years of service and a 49-year-old man with over 19 years of service. The four officers were placed on administrative duty.

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