Man Allegedly Brandishing Knives Shot By Cops Near Republican National Convention: Report
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A man brandishing knives was shot and killed Tuesday near the secure zone of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
According to series of posts from columnist Dan O’Donnell, the suspect — a Black man “believed to be in his 20s” — was armed with knives in a residential neighborhood that is roughly a mile from the venue.
BREAKING: Columbus Police Officers have shot a suspect at 14th and Vliet near the secure zone of the Republican National Convention, multiple law enforcement sources say.
— Dan O’Donnell (@DanODonnellShow) July 16, 2024
The intersection is in a residential neighborhood about a mile from the Fiserv Forum, site of the convention. The Columbus officers are in Milwaukee to provide security for the RNC. pic.twitter.com/nOLZejrYRR
— Dan O’Donnell (@DanODonnellShow) July 16, 2024
Police reportedly performed CPR on the suspect after he was shot. The Secret Service and Homeland Security are investigating the incident.
The Secret Service and Homeland Security are assisting in the investigation.
— Dan O’Donnell (@DanODonnellShow) July 16, 2024
Milwaukee Journal Sentinal reporter John Diedrich later confirmed that the officer was from out of town. The shooting occurred near the intersection of North 14th and West Vliet Streets.
One eyewitness identified as “Emmanuel” said the man brandishing the knives was involved in a dispute with another man. Emmanuel claimed the neighborhood “would’ve handled it” had police not arrived and shot one of them.
Just talked to Emmanuel, a local who witnessed the shooting. He said it was two local guys having what he calls an “About To” fight. Said earlier “we (the neighborhood) would’ve handled it” if the police hadn’t been here and started shooting.
Riot squad arrives, pushes us out pic.twitter.com/V3GkIFUBiq
— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) July 16, 2024
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