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Milwaukee police officer shot, 46th and Hampton; 2 in custody
The Brief A Milwaukee police officer was shot in the leg on Thursday, June 12. The shooting happened near 46th and Hampton around 6:45 p.m. Two men were taken into custody and charges are pending. MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee police officer was shot in the leg on Thursday, June 12. What we know It happened near 46th and Hampton. MPD responded to the area due to recent crime in the area around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Officers soon observed two people with guns and chased the suspects. Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said an officer demanded one of the suspects, a 39-year-old male, drop the gun and the suspect refused, then gunfire was exchanged. Both the officer and the suspect were struck by gunfire. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The second suspect, a 19-year-old male, was arrested without further incident and nobody else was injured. Norman said the two guns were recovered. Dig deeper The injured officer is a 30-year-old male with over seven years of service. He was placed on leave, per routine. The police chief noted both the officer and the 39-year-old were taken to the hospital for non-fatal injuries. Charges against the two suspects will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office. The investigation is ongoing. What they're saying Mayor Cavalier Johnson condemned the shooting. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News "You're too damn old to be shooting at police officers at 39 years old," he said. "And worse, you have a 19-year-old kid with you? You're supposed to be a role model." Neighbor Jennifer Navarr's nerves were on edge. "I want my children to be safe," she said. "I just want us all to be blessed, and all of our babies to come home every night." "The Milwaukee Police Department sends our thoughts and prayers to our officer and wish him a speedy recovery," Norman said. The Milwaukee Police Association provided the following statement: "The Milwaukee Police Association was deeply concerned to hear that a District 7 police officer was shot this evening during an incident at 46th and Hampton Ave. The officer was transported to the hospital where he is currently being treated for what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. We are relieved to report that the officer is expected to make a full recovery. This incident comes just hours after the MPA issued a press release highlighting critically low staffing levels in this very district. We warned that officers are being pushed beyond safe limits and that the safety of both the public and our officers is being compromised. "Tonight's events underscore the urgency of our message," said Alexander Ayala, president of the MPA. "Our officers are committed to protecting this community, but they are doing so at great personal risk. We must tend to our officers' well-being—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. That starts with proper staffing, support, and resources." We commend the bravery of the officers who responded. The MPA is providing full support to the involved officers and their families, and we will continue advocating for the safety and health of all our members." What you can do The Source FOX6 News was on the scene and got information from Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman and Mayor Cavalier Johnson, as well as neighbors.
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09-05-2025
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Commission to discuss giving Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman a second term
Milwaukee's police chief is up for a second term — and he and the mayor want it to happen. Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman's reappointment is set to be discussed at a May 15 meeting of the Fire and Police Commission, the hiring body for the city's fire and police chiefs. That committee will vote on Norman's reappointment at a later date, a news release said. If a reappointment offer is extended, Norman told the Journal Sentinel he would accept it. "I believe our department has made great strides," Norman said. "I desire to continue to build upon that." Norman would focus on building community trust — long an emphasis of his — and working on the city's crime. He also said the department would continue to hold itself accountable under his possible reappointment. Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson supports Norman's reappointment, said Jeff Fleming, the mayor's spokesperson. The two have a "solid working relationship," he said. 'I am focused on reducing crime with both accountability and prevention measures. The police chief both supports — and adds to — those approaches," the mayor said in an email through his spokesperson. Norman's current four-year term ends in November. The May 15 meeting is being held far in advance of the chief's November term expiration to "ensure stability and continuity of leadership," the news release said, citing Fire and Police Commission Chair Miriam Horwitz's wishes. Norman was hired as acting chief of the department in 2020 and named police chief the following year, following the retirement of another acting chief and the controversial removal of former chief Alfonso Morales in 2020. A Milwaukee native, he was hired in 1996 by the police department and steadily rose through the ranks, serving as a lieutenant in the homicide unit and later a captain of District 3, which includes parts of the central city and west side. Since being named chief, Norman has led the department through the crime spikes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, heavy local and state policy change after George Floyd's murder prompted national outrage and leading policing during the Republican National Convention. In 2024, Norman was a finalist for the police chief position in Austin, Texas, but was ultimately passed on for the role. At that time, a department spokesperson said Norman remained "steadfast" in his commitment to Milwaukee. The chief declined to say whether he has applied for other jobs as his term approaches its end in Milwaukee. He said he was focused on reappointment locally. "I'm focused on this particular process now and honored to serve another term," Norman said. The May 15 meeting will also discuss ways to gather community input before a final vote, according to the news release. Norman was paid $177,112 in 2024, according to an online city salary database. David Clarey is a public safety reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He can be reached at dclarey@ This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee police chief Jeffrey Norman's reappointment to be discussed
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10-03-2025
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Milwaukee police shooting, 1 dead: new video of incident
The Brief Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said an officer shot and killed an armed suspect on Saturday. The officer involved has been placed on administrative duty. Norman said the 41-year-old suspect's weapon was recovered at the scene. MILWAUKEE - New video shows the incident that eventually led to a Milwaukee police officer killing an armed suspect. What we know It happened around 3:15 p.m. in the area of 37th and Lancaster, just south of Villard Avenue. Police were initially called for an entry into a business near 32nd and Lancaster, and Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said the 911 caller reported one of the suspects fired shots at them. Officers responded and saw the two suspects near 37th and Lancaster. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Norman said officers approached the armed suspect and ordered the suspect to drop the weapon. The officer then fired at and shot the suspect. The suspect, a 41-year-old man, died. The other suspect, a 34-year-old man, was taken into custody. Norman said the 41-year-old suspect's weapon was recovered at the scene. Surveillance footage shows an argument going on in that area right before the shots rang out. Then, less than 10 minutes after that shooting, you can see police driving past the scene. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The officer, a 43-year-old man with more than 10 years of service, was placed on administrative duty – which Norman said is routine in such cases. Neighbors near 32 and 37th streets didn't want to talk on camera Saturday, but they said shootings in the area are getting too common. What's next The Wauwatosa Police Department is now leading this investigation. The Source The information in this post was produced by FOX6 News, along with prior coverage.
