Crime & Safety

Milwaukee Officer Involved Shooting Dash Cam Video Released

Police release dash cam video: A 19-year-old man died in the hospital and the deputy who shot him has been placed on administrative leave.

MILWAUKEE, WI — Five days after an officer-involved shooting on Milwaukee's lakefront, Milwaukee County Sheriff has released dash cam video showing the police pursuit and the shooting that led to the death of a 19-year-old man.

According to Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke, deputy Michael Truax used "deadly force" after Terry Williams fled an apparent traffic stop. According to WISN Tuesday, Williams died at Froedtert Hospital on Tuesday, as confirmed by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner.

Officers found a loaded 9 mm handgun in Williams' vehicle, Clarke said during the press conference.

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Video recorded by a bystander Sunday and obtained by Patch shows Williams' vehicle on Lincoln Memorial Drive and a deputy with weapon drawn near the vehicle when several gunshots were reportedly fired.

Williams and a woman were seriously injured and transported to Froedtert Hospital after the shooting. The woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries as a result ofthe shooting. According to a Journal Sentinel report today, a Milwaukee County Sheriff's Deputy fired into an SUV on Lincoln Memorial Drive near the water tower at about 7:40 p.m.

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Here is one video captured by a bystander. To watch the full video, click here.


Here is a second video of the shooting:


In a video posted to Facebook showing the incident, a deputy fires several shots at a green vehicle containing the man and the woman.

The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department is conducting the investigation. There will be more information available later Monday as facts about the incident are revealed.

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Video used with permission from Carlos Chino

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