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A Ohio police officer from Columbus shot and killed a man near the Republican National Convention (RNC) site in Milwaukee early Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred near North 14th and West Vliet Streets, about a mile from the RNC’s security perimeter. According to Milwaukee law enforcement sources, five Columbus officers fired their weapons, and witnesses reported hearing five gunshots.
Brian Steel, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capitol City Lodge No. 9 in Columbus, Ohio, confirmed that Columbus police were involved in a shooting in Milwaukee.
Over 100 officers and the Milwaukee County District Attorney quickly arrived at the scene. While the exact circumstances of the shooting remain under investigation, it touches on the heightened tensions and extensive security measures surrounding the RNC.
The Milwaukee Police Department’s standard operating procedures govern the conduct of out-of-town officers, with disciplinary matters referred to their home agency or local authorities if necessary.
