A Wednesday afternoon police chase in Milwaukee turned violent after the crash when a fleeing driver attacked the officer trying to arrest him — first trying to take the officer’s gun, then grabbing the officer’s spare magazine and beating him with it. The pursuit began around 1:47 p.m. on October 14, 2026, when officers tried to stop a vehicle for reckless driving near 58th and Hadley, and the driver refused to pull over, the Milwaukee Police Department said as reported by FOX6 News.
TL;DR: Milwaukee officers chased a car that refused to stop near 58th and Hadley on Wednesday afternoon. The pursuit ended when the car crashed into a tree near 48th and Hadley. After a brief foot chase, a 32-year-old officer moved to arrest the 22-year-old driver, who tried to disarm him and then beat him several times with the officer’s own spare gun magazine. The officer suffered serious but non-fatal injuries and is now recovering at home.
A Routine Stop Turns Into a Pursuit
At about 1:47 p.m. Wednesday, Milwaukee police officers attempted to pull over a vehicle for reckless driving near 58th and Hadley. The driver refused to stop, and officers began a pursuit that ended near 48th and Hadley when the suspect vehicle crashed into a tree, police said. FOX6 crews on scene reported a large police presence, a vehicle against a tree in front of a house, and streets blocked off with police tape.
After the crash, the people in the vehicle got out and ran. The passenger, a 19-year-old man, was arrested following a brief foot pursuit. The driver, a 22-year-old man, also fled on foot.
The Attack on the Officer
A Milwaukee police officer caught up with the driver and tried to arrest him. According to the department, the driver first tried to disarm the officer — and when that did not work, he seized the officer’s firearm magazine from a pouch on the officer’s vest and struck the officer several times with it, causing substantial injuries.
More officers arrived and helped take the driver into custody.
The Officer’s Condition
The injured officer, a 32-year-old man with more than four years of service with the department, was taken to a local hospital with serious but non-fatal injuries. He has since been released from the hospital and is recovering at home, FOX6 reported.
Firearms and Narcotics Recovered
Multiple firearms and suspected narcotics were recovered from the suspect vehicle, according to police. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for review.
What Happens Next
Formal charges had not been announced at the time of publication. The district attorney’s office will decide what charges, if any, are filed against the two men. Both suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in Milwaukee on Wednesday?
Around 1:47 p.m. on October 14, 2026, Milwaukee police officers tried to stop a vehicle for reckless driving near 58th and Hadley. The driver refused to pull over and a pursuit began, ending when the suspect vehicle crashed into a tree near 48th and Hadley, according to FOX6 News, citing the Milwaukee Police Department.
Who was attacked?
A 32-year-old Milwaukee police officer with more than four years of service. He was trying to arrest the 22-year-old driver after the crash when the man tried to disarm him.
How was the officer injured?
When the driver’s attempt to take the officer’s gun failed, he grabbed the officer’s spare firearm magazine from a pouch on the officer’s vest and struck the officer several times with it, causing substantial injuries.
Is the officer okay?
The officer was taken to a local hospital with serious but non-fatal injuries. He has since been released and is recovering at home, according to FOX6.
Were both suspects caught?
Yes. The 19-year-old passenger was arrested after a brief foot pursuit following the crash. The 22-year-old driver was arrested after the attack on the officer when more officers arrived.
What was found in the suspect vehicle?
Multiple firearms and suspected narcotics were recovered from the suspect vehicle, according to police.
What charges could the suspects face?
Formal charges had not been announced at the time of publication. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, which decides what charges, if any, are filed. Both suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
