One of 2 MPD officers shot at 25th & Garfield released from hospital

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MILWAUKEE, (CBS 58) -- One of the 2 Milwaukee police officers injured during a shooting Thursday night has been released from Froedtert Hospital. 

CBS 58 crews were on scene as the 29-year-old was led out of the hospital during the afternoon of Sat. Jun. 28. 

29-year-old injured officer being led out of Froedtert Hospital

This comes after two officers were shot Thursday night near 25th and Garfield after responding to a weapons call. 

Both officers have over six years of experience on the job.

The other officer, a 32-year-old, is still hospitalized and is said to be in critical condition. 

A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection to the shooting. We are not naming him at this time because he has not been formally charged.

Criminal charges against the suspect will be presented to the district attorney's office in the coming days.

Following the hospital release, Chief Jeffrey Norman had a few brief remarks:


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