Milwaukee Police Officer Shoots Suspect After Clinging to Fleeing Truck

Incident leaves suspect dead, officer with minor injuries

Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:20pm

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A Milwaukee police officer shot and killed a 35-year-old man after the suspect drove away while the officer was clinging to the side of his truck. The officer had attempted to stop the suspect, who was wanted on a parole violation and had a passenger in the vehicle, but the suspect ignored multiple commands to stop even after the officer warned he would shoot.

Why it matters

This incident raises concerns about police use of force and the dangers of high-speed pursuits in residential areas. It also highlights the challenges officers face when attempting to apprehend suspects who refuse to comply with lawful orders.

The details

According to Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, the incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Thursday in the 1900 block of South 12th Street. The 46-year-old officer, with 21 years of police service, was attempting to arrest the suspect on a parole violation when the suspect drove away with the officer hanging onto the driver-side window. The officer repeatedly told the suspect to stop, warning that he would shoot if the suspect did not comply, but the suspect continued driving for several blocks before the officer opened fire, fatally shooting the suspect. The passenger in the truck was uninjured but received medical treatment as a precaution.

  • The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
  • The officer was a 46-year-old with 21 years of police service.

The players

Jeffrey Norman

Milwaukee Police Chief

The 46-year-old officer

A Milwaukee police officer with 21 years of service

The 35-year-old suspect

A man wanted on a parole violation who was driving the truck when the incident occurred

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What they’re saying

“There is a time and place, when you have a disagreement with law enforcement, to be able to have your day in court. The court is not on the streets. There is a responsibility to cooperate.”

— Jeffrey Norman, Milwaukee Police Chief (wpr.org)

What’s next

The West Allis Police Department will lead an investigation into the shooting.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the dangers and complexities of police encounters with suspects who refuse to comply with lawful orders, and the need for continued dialogue and training to ensure the safety of both officers and the public.