MILWAUKEE — Body camera footage has been released showing the moment a man opened fire on Milwaukee police officers on Sept. 5.
Three officers were injured in the shooting. According to police, the officers were serving a warrant near 91st Street and Custer Avenue for a 35-year-old man wanted on charges of possession of a firearm, domestic violence, and sexual assault. The man was identified as Keith William Jeter.
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After attempting to communicate with the Jeter, police say he fired at the officers. Four officers returned fire. Three of them sustained minor injuries. Jeter was also injured, treated at a hospital, and later arrested.
Investigators counted 254 bullet holes and strikes inside the building.
Watch: Bodycam video released in shooting that injured 3 Milwaukee officers near 91st & Custer
The officers were placed on administrative duty, which is standard procedure. Nearly a week later, Jeter was charged in connection with the shooting.
He faces the following charges:
- Four counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon
- Two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon
- Two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon
- One count of felony bail jumping
If convicted, Jeter could face up to 321 years in prison and fines of up to $110,000.
Watch the full bodycam video below:
Warning: The video contains graphic content and may include foul language. Viewer discretion is advised.
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His bail is set at $1 million.
According to court records, he is scheduled to be in court on October 9 for a hearing.
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