Milwaukee Police Release Body Cam Footage of Fatal Shooting

Incident follows traffic stop, chase, and foot pursuit on city's northwest side

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Milwaukee Police have released body camera footage from an officer-involved shooting that occurred after a traffic stop led to a chase and foot pursuit on the city's northwest side. The suspect, identified as 38-year-old Joshua Wippert, died from gunshot wounds at the hospital. Two Milwaukee police officers involved in the incident have been placed on administrative duty during the investigation.

Why it matters

Officer-involved shootings continue to be a sensitive and controversial issue, with calls for increased transparency and accountability. The release of body camera footage in this case aims to provide more details about the incident and the actions of the officers involved.

The details

Police conducted a traffic stop near Fond du Lac Avenue and W. Locust Street for a registration violation around 4:49 p.m. on February 3. The suspect initially stopped, but then drove off, leading to a chase due to reckless driving. The pursuit ended when the driver, Joshua Wippert, got out of his vehicle near 98th and W. Lisbon Avenue and fled on foot toward a house. The body camera footage shows officers giving commands to Wippert to drop his gun before shots were fired.

  • The traffic stop occurred around 4:49 p.m. on February 3, 2026.
  • The foot pursuit and shooting took place near 98th and W. Lisbon Avenue.

The players

Joshua Wippert

A 38-year-old Milwaukee resident who was fatally shot by police after a traffic stop, chase, and foot pursuit.

Milwaukee Police Department

The law enforcement agency that released the body camera footage and is investigating the officer-involved shooting.

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What’s next

The investigation into the officer-involved shooting is ongoing, and the two Milwaukee police officers involved have been placed on administrative duty during the review process.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the continued need for transparency and accountability in officer-involved shootings, as well as the complex dynamics that can arise during traffic stops and pursuits. The release of the body camera footage aims to provide more information to the public about the events that led to the fatal shooting.