MPD investigating after officer struck by protester who interrupted Baldwin event
Updated: Feb. 27, 2024
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Authorities released more information about a suspect accused of striking a Milwaukee police officer during an event for Senator Tammy Baldwin.
According to police, the suspect is described as a Caucasian female, approximately 30 years old, standing 5'8" tall and weighing 200 lbs. Officials say she has long black hair and a medium complexion.
The suspect was last seen wearing a long black coat, a gray shirt, denim pants and black Adidas shoes with white stripes.
Officials say the suspect struck the officer and fled on foot.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 414-935-7360, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
Published: Feb. 20, 2024
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating after one of their officers was struck by demonstrators during an event Sunday, Feb. 18.
They say officers were attempting to disperse a group of "disorderly demonstrators" from the private event when the suspect/s struck an officer.
Tammy Baldwin's campaign confirmed this happened at one of their events at 2nd and Wisconsin Avenue.
In a statement, Tammy Baldwin for Senate Spokesman Andrew Mamo said:
“Striking a police officer is never acceptable. On Sunday, a group of protestors barged into an event they were not invited to. They were asked to leave and refused. Police were called. The protestors were removed and the event proceeded as planned.”
Milwaukee police continue to seek unknown suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 414-935-7360, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.