MILWAUKEE — A 31-year-old Milwaukee man is dead after a Milwaukee police officer shot and killed him during a foot pursuit near 91st and Silver Spring on Tuesday.
Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said during a press conference that police attempted to pull the suspect over on the 7000 block of W. Thurston Ave. because the car he was driving was unregistered and did not have any license plates.
The suspect refused to stop and a pursuit began, the chief said.
Watch full briefing from police here:
The pursuit ended when the suspect ran a red light and collided with another driver in the 9100 block of W. Silver Spring Drive. The suspect then got out of his car and ran away. While running from officers, Chief Norman said the suspect had a gun in his hand. The suspect allegedly failed to listen to police commands to drop his weapon. An officer, a 43-year-old man with five years of service, then shot the suspect.
The suspect died from his injuries. His firearm was recovered. He has been identified as Herman Lucas of Milwaukee.
The officer has been placed on administrative leave per department protocol.
Chief Norman did not say if he had pointed a gun at police.
The uninvolved driver in the other car refused medical attention.
In a statement released by the Milwaukee Police Department Tuesday evening, the department addressed a video on social media related to the incident:
"The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) is aware of videos that are circulating on social media platforms depicting portions of the incident including officers moving the suspect. MPD is conducting a full administrative investigation of this incident. MPD holds its members to the highest level of integrity and if it is determined that any member has violated the code of conduct they will be held accountable. A community briefing discussing this incident will be released in the future."
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
#BREAKING: Massive police presence near 91st & Silver Spring.
— Ubah Ali (@UbahDAli) February 21, 2023
- Several blocks taped off. Officers focused on what looks to be a car accident in the areas
Witnesses on scene tell us they saw a man get shot by police after a brief foot chase.
Working to learn more. @tmj4 pic.twitter.com/Cb9bUcbOD0
