Milwaukee officer suffers minor gunshot wound as peaceful protests escalate; minor injury reported
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A day of protests in Milwaukee over police-related deaths turned violent overnight as protesters clashed with police on the city's north side early Saturday and at least three nearby businesses were vandalized.
A 38-year-old Milwaukee police officer suffered a minor injury when he was shot around 3:30 a.m. responding to the 200 block of West Locust Street, near the 5th District police station where protesters had gathered.
Police had no information early Saturday on the number of arrests or other injuries. Police Chief Alfonzo Morales is expected to hold a briefing Saturday morning.
Crews were seen Saturday cleaning debris at businesses that had been vandalized and looted.
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