MILWAUKEE — A New Berlin police detective fired his gun during a critical incident on Milwaukee's north side on Monday. Two suspects were taken to the hospital.
According to the New Berlin Police Department, its detectives were conducting a follow-up on a stolen vehicle near 56th and Locust around 4:25 p.m. in Milwaukee.
After detectives found the stolen car taken from New Berlin, the detectives were involved in a "critical incident." The incident resulted in one of the detectives firing his weapon.
Two suspects were transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. They are both in the custody of the Milwaukee Police Department. Charges are pending.
Several firearms were found in the suspect vehicle.
Neither detective was injured. The detectives have 15 and 22 years of service with the New Berlin Police Department. Both have been placed on administrative leave, per protocol.
The Milwaukee Police Department is the lead agency in the investigation.
The incident drew a massive police response on Milwaukee's north side with squads from both New Berlin and Milwaukee on the scene.
Approximately six blocks were blocked off near 56th and Locust.
A neighbor told TMJ4 that he heard a high-speed chase is what led officers to his block.
"I just hear police coming through from everywhere, firefighters, you just hear all the sirens," Michael Robinson said. "I seen it all the way from Burleigh all the way to Locust."
Officials have not mentioned or confirmed a police pursuit.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated as soon as we learn more.
