Glendale squad struck by stolen vehicle during prisoner transport in downtown Milwaukee

GLENDALE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A Glendale police vehicle was hit by a stolen SUV in downtown Milwaukee Monday, Jan. 16.

It happened just a few blocks from Milwaukee Police Department headquarters. 

The airbags deployed in the striking vehicle, as a Glendale officer was transporting a prisoner to the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility near 10th and State Street.

Officials say the occupants of the striking vehicle fled on foot. Two 13-year-old boys and a 12-year-old boy were arrested after a foot pursuit. 

The officer and prisoner were both transported to an area hospital for precautionary evaluations.

Milwaukee police are handling the stolen vehicle and accident investigation. 


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