MPD releases video from officer-involved shooting at Vets Place Central

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Police Department released a community briefing video Friday, Feb. 3, regarding the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Dec. 20, 2022. 

Police responded to reports of an active shooter at Vets Place Central, a building near 34th and Wells that offers transitional housing to homeless veterans, just after 7:30 a.m. 

Officers said upon arrival, they encountered the man armed with a gun in the basement. 

Police said they shot the man after he pointed his firearm at the officers.

The incident is being investigated by the Milwaukee Area Investigative Team. The Oak Creek Police Department is the lead agency.

Milwaukee police say the officers involved remain on administrative duty pending the outcome of this investigation.

You can watch the community briefing video below. Viewer discretion is advised. 

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