Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Michael Wolski
Gender : Male
Age : 57
Race : White
Date : 06/22/2021
Location : 4000 block South Moorland Road
City : New Berlin
County : Waukesha
State : Wisconsin
Agency : New Berlin Police Department
Officer(s) :Officer Rick Helm
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed by police during confrontation
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On June 22, 2021, Michael Wolski reportedly called 911 on himself in an apparent attempt to attract police attention. Wolski allegedly told dispatchers he had seen someone with a long gun in a New Berlin parking lot. Officer Rick Helm, who was parked nearby, responded to the call. When Helm went to investigate, Wolski allegedly confronted the officer. During the confrontation, Officer Helm shot Wolski, who later died from his injuries about a month after the incident.
