Man Killed by Ohio Officers Near Milwaukee’s RNC Venue
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Police officers from Columbus, Ohio shot and killed a man in Milwaukee, near the main venue of the Republican National Convention (RNC). The incident occurred after two homeless men were fighting in a park, with one of them reportedly pulling out a knife. The situation is being investigated by the Milwaukee Area Investigative Team, and it’s stated that the incident, which took place outside the security zone, does not appear to be related to the RNC.
A Man Shot Dead Near RNC Venue in Milwaukee
Officers from the Columbus Police Department, Ohio, fatally shot a man on Tuesday afternoon near 14th and Vliet streets in Milwaukee, roughly a mile from the main RNC venue, Fiserv Forum. According to witnesses, two homeless men were involved in a fight in King Park. One of them reportedly produced a knife, prompting a heavy police response, resulting in the man being shot. Official police confirmation of these events is pending.
Heavy Police and Secret Service Presence
The incident drew a large police presence, including Secret Service agents. Beloit police also contributed to securing the park. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office arrived on scene at 2:50 p.m. The Columbus Fraternal Order of Police released a statement revealing that no officers were injured in the event.
Law Enforcement Boost for RNC
Police from 63 departments across 24 states, Washington, D.C., and 44 Wisconsin agencies are in Milwaukee for the Republican National Convention this week. WISN 12 News Political Director Matt Smith discussed the situation with Mayor Cavalier Johnson at the RNC, relaying that the incident seemed unrelated to the RNC and occurred outside the security zone.
RNC Day’s Theme – “Make America Safe Once Again”
The day of the incident had the theme of “Make America Safe Once Again” at the RNC. Although the event took place in the outer perimeter of the RNC within the operational zone of the assigned officers, the Columbus Police stressed in a statement that the incident was not related to the convention. The police line was expanded to 17th and Vliet streets, according to WISN 12 News. The investigation of the shooting is ongoing, led by the Milwaukee Area Investigative Team.
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