The Brief
- Public records are revealing more about a situation that ended in gunshots fired at Milwaukee police.
- Officers knocked on a teenager’s door to indicate they were there to help. Moments later, a shot was fired at officers through the door.
- The 17-year-old was arrested. Formal charges are pending.
MILWAUKEE – An animal rescue turned dangerous. Public records are now revealing more about the situation that ended in gunshots fired at Milwaukee police.
Animal rescue turned dangerous
What we know:
On Thursday, Sept. 18, Milwaukee police responded to Holton and Chambers. A woman reported her son had become increasingly emotionally disturbed over the past several days – and barricaded himself inside the upper unit with “vicious dogs.”
Police say two officers knocked on the teenager’s door several times and announced, “Police, we are here to help you.” That is when police heard one single gunshot and backed off.
Neither officer was hurt. …