MILWAUKEE, WI — A 22-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection with the shooting of two Milwaukee police officers, an incident that occurred late Thursday night on the city’s north side.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), the suspect was apprehended without incident at approximately 2:15 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025.
The arrest came less than 24 hours after the suspect allegedly opened fire on two officers in the 2200 block of North 24th Place near West Garfield Avenue.
The suspect, who was reportedly armed with a rifle at the time of the shooting, is now facing multiple criminal charges, which will be formally presented to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the coming days.
“This arrest was made possible through the coordinated efforts of our department and our local law enforcement partners,” said an MPD spokesperson. “The Milwaukee Police Department remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting our community and ensuring that those who endanger the lives of officers and civilians alike are held fully accountable.”
Both officers who were wounded in the attack remain hospitalized and are receiving treatment for their injuries. Their conditions have not been publicly disclosed. MPD is asking the public to keep the officers and their families in their thoughts during this difficult time.
The suspect has a prior criminal record and was recently the beneficiary of a controversial deferred prosecution agreement. In 2021, he was charged with vehicle theft and obstruction of an officer. However, just two months ago, a deferred prosecution agreement was approved, resulting in those charges being dismissed contingent on his compliance with specific conditions.
Court records reveal that the suspect had failed to appear in court on at least two occasions, prompting the issuance of bench warrants. Despite those failures to appear, the deferred agreement was still granted.
The judge who signed off on that agreement in 2023 was Judge Hannah Dugan, who is currently facing unrelated federal charges for allegedly assisting a violent undocumented immigrant evade immigration authorities by allowing him to exit her courtroom through a restricted exit.
The shooting of the two officers has intensified scrutiny of prosecutorial and judicial discretion within Milwaukee’s criminal justice system.
City officials and law enforcement leaders have not commented on the suspect’s legal history but have reiterated the importance of accountability and safety.
The investigation into the shooting remains active.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the circumstances leading up to the incident or whether the officers were responding to a specific call.
Further updates are expected as the Milwaukee District Attorney’s Office prepares to file formal charges.
