Police-Involved Shooting Near RNC Secure Zone in Milwaukee Leaves Suspect Dead

Jul 16, 2024, 07:51 PM

A police-involved shooting occurred near the secure zone of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee on Tuesday afternoon. A Columbus, Ohio police officer, part of the security detail for the RNC, shot and killed a suspect near the intersection of 14th and Vliet Streets, approximately one mile from the main venue, Fiserv Forum. Witnesses reported hearing five gunshots during the incident. The suspect, described as a man in his 20s armed with knives, was reportedly involved in a fight before being shot by the officer. The area has been cordoned off as Milwaukee police, with assistance from other law enforcement agencies, investigate the incident.