MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy was shot and wounded after a traffic stop that led to a foot pursuit near 68th and Adler in Milwaukee early Wednesday, Jan.
26.A Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office tweet says during that traffic stop a passenger of the vehicle fled on foot. The deputy pursued – and while chasing the suspect on foot, the deputy suffered multiple gunshot injuries.
As of 3:30 a.m., officials say the deputy was conscious, breathing, and receiving treatment.The medical examiner confirms they have been called to the scene.
Two Milwaukee Public Schools, Burbank and MacDowell Montessori, are virtual today because of the investigation in the area.Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy shot, wounded near 64th and Adler, Milwaukee The shooter/passenger remains at large.