Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Name Not Disclosed
Gender : Male
Age :
Race : Unknown
Date : 08/27/2021
Location : Milwaukee River
City : Milwaukee
County : Milwaukee
State : Wisconsin
Agency : Milwaukee Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Drowned
Event : Drowned during police chase
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 08/27/2021, Milwaukee police officers pursued a man who fled on foot near the Milwaukee River. During the chase, the man entered the river and drowned. Officers attempted to locate him but did not enter the water. The Milwaukee Fire Department later recovered his body. The incident sparked community criticism over police handling of the pursuit and their failure to immediately attempt a rescue.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/man-drowns-in-milwaukee-river-following-foot-pursuit-with-police
https://www.cbs58.com/news/body-found-in-milwaukee-river-after-police-pursuit
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2021/08/27/man-drowns-after-police-chase-milwaukee-river/5628881001
