Name Not Disclosed

Age :

Gender : Male

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