Police Officer Saves Teen's Life Wednesday Morning

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Police officers saved a teenager’s life as he attempted to jump off the 16th Street Viaduct early Wednesday morning, according to an official report.

The officers were dispatched to the Viaduct at 16th and Clybourn just south of the Marquette University Campus around 7:30 a.m. on June 29 for a welfare check after a witness said a young man was on the bridge and about to jump.

Officer Matthew Wenzel approached the 16-year-old, who was on the guard rails, and pulled him off the bridge.

Milwaukee Police officers Kevin Wilke and Anthony Synowicz Jr. and District One Officer Therese Zaremba also helped in bringing the young man to safety.

He was subsequently transported to Milwaukee County Mental Health for further treatment. MPD recognizes the heroic actions of these officers as they deployed skills used in training to save a citizen’s life.