A shooting incident took place on Wednesday, July 17, outside a gas station located near Sherman and Capitol in Milwaukee.

Police officers responded to a call reporting the shooting and discovered the presence of an individual wanted in connection with a previous shooting that occurred the day before.

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As per the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), the officers commanded the suspect to reveal his hands as he moved towards the rear of the gas station.

The suspect responded to this by firing shots at both the officers and other individuals present inside the store.

In response to the threat, one of the officers returned fire while others sought cover and continued issuing commands to the suspect, who did not comply.

The suspect then pointed his gun at the officers a second time, resulting in another officer firing their weapon.

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Following this encounter, the suspect attempted to flee the gas station and fired multiple shots towards the officers.

In response, the officers returned fire and struck the suspect.

The suspect, identified as a 22-year-old Milwaukee resident, was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A rifle belonging to the suspect was recovered at the scene.

MPD Chief Jeffrey Norman confirmed that the suspect was wanted in connection with a shooting incident near 29th and Melvina on July 16, which resulted in two people being injured.