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Milwaukee detectives shoot, injure man after he pointed a gun at them, police say

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2 years ago

July 10, 2024

Milwaukee detectives shoot, injure man after he pointed a gun at them, police say

Milwaukee police shot and injured a man Tuesday night who pointed a gun at two detectives, according to a statement from the department Wednesday.

The “critical incident” was not originally given that designation Tuesday night as police said they had reason to believe the 28-year-old man was not hit. The department sent a statement late on Tuesday night that stated, “It does not appear anyone was struck by gunfire at this time.”

The police shooting took place shortly before 7:30 p.m. on the 1500 block of West Hopkins Avenue.

The department said Wednesday that two detectives were riding in an unmarked squad when they observed a man grab another person and point a firearm at that person’s head.

The detectives stopped and exited the squad and ordered the man on the ground but instead the man pointed his gun at the detectives, according to police.

Police said Tuesday that the detectives and the man then “exchanged gunfire.” But in the statement released Wednesday there is no mention of the man firing shots. The department said in a follow-up statement that Tuesday’s information was “preliminary” and sent out by a night watch commander.

After the man pointed the gun at them, both the detectives fired at the man, according to police. The man then fled the scene. It was initially believed that the man wasn’t hit but police found a non-fatal gunshot injury when they arrested him on Wednesday and he was transported to a hospital.

Surveillance footage obtained by WISN-TV from a gas station near the intersection of North Teutonia Avenue and West Locust Street shows that around the time of the incident a man could be seen running with a gun in his hand before pointing a gun toward something off-camera. A short time later, a police cruiser arrives on the scene.

The detectives are a 50-year-old man with more than 16 years of service and a 40-year-old man with more than 10 years of service. Both detectives will be placed on administrative duty, per department policy.

Police will release video from the incident in about 45 days. That timeframe is a department goal after a Milwaukee County judge temporarily blocked an approved policy from taking effect, which would have required the department to release footage in 15 days.

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Stolen Oak Creek couple’s car found by viewer dumped near Milwaukee apartment complex

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8 hours ago

June 19, 2026

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Stolen Oak Creek couple’s car found by viewer dumped near Milwaukee apartment complex

MILWAUKEE — An Oak Creek couple’s stolen car has been found after a viewer who saw a report on the theft spotted it near a south side Milwaukee apartment complex.

Melinna Posey said the ordeal began when her car was stolen and she turned to social media for help. A person who responded claimed to have the vehicle and demanded money for its return. The person messaging even taunted her, discarding some of the items inside the car.

Personal items were inside the vehicle, including the family’s car seat, stroller, cameras and photos.

“It’s been very stressful, especially for him. It’s his vehicle, it’s in his name,” Posey said.

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Stolen Oak Creek couple’s car found by viewer dumped near Milwaukee apartment complex

I spoke to Posey on Tuesday. Since then, she and Tyler Dusenberry had been searching for the car. On Thursday, the couple received a message from someone who saw the story on TMJ4. That person found the car at a south side Milwaukee apartment complex and shared pictures of the red Dodge Durango SRT between trees and a building, covered in tarps.

“I didn’t believe the text message at first today, and then he sent pictures of the car, and I was like, thank the lord, I was like thank you so much,” Posey said.

“It’s a roller coaster that’s what it’s been,” Dusenberry said.

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Oak Creek Police picked up the car and are processing it for evidence. The family has not yet been able to see the inside of the vehicle or what, if anything, was left behind.

The family said they are grateful to everyone who helped them this week, but said the entire experience will be tough to get over.

“It’s just unfortunate that this all happened, and we had a lot of memories and trips within that vehicle so it’s just a little life-changing to be honest,” Dusenberry said.

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Milwaukee, WI

$95,000 worth of Milwaukee tools stolen in Plover

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18 hours ago

June 18, 2026

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,000 worth of Milwaukee tools stolen in Plover

PLOVER, Wis. (WBAY) – Police in the western part of the state are spreading the word after someone stole over $95,000 worth of Milwaukee-brand tools. Police are concerned that they’ll be sold online or sold outside the state.

Milwaukee-brand tools were stolen from a trailer at a solar farm in Plover.

Police say there were 130 items, including more than 40 half-inch impact guns, multiple wire cutters, grease guns, 80 batteries, and a couple of small generators.

Investigators are warning that buyers who purchase stolen items can have them seized and could lose their money or even face criminal charges if they knew the property was stolen.

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