Milwaukee Officer Shoots Two Dogs After Memorial Day Bite Incident

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — Two dogs were shot by a police officer Monday afternoon near 106th and Bender streets following a series of dog bites that injured a resident and a law enforcement officer, according to witness accounts and emergency response confirmations.

The incident occurred on Memorial Day afternoon as families gathered outdoors. Witnesses described the animals involved as “quite large dogs,” identified by some as pit bulls. According to multiple accounts, the dogs were initially in a backyard when a neighbor was bitten, prompting a police response.

A Milwaukee Fire Department representative confirmed that emergency personnel responded to the scene to treat an injured officer. Witnesses at the scene indicated the officer appeared to be stable following the incident.

One witness, a man who stated he had found the dogs on the side of the road earlier and brought them to the area for work, told those present that the animals had appeared friendly toward him. He recounted approaching the dogs publicly, lying on the ground in view of neighbors and children, and said the dogs only jumped on him and licked him without showing aggression. “Those dogs didn’t do nothing but jump on me and lick me,” he stated. “I couldn’t save it.”

According to witness testimony, after officers arrived and attempted to detain the animals, one dog bit an officer. In response, the officer discharged their weapon, striking both dogs. Video footage obtained from the scene was reviewed but not publicly released due to its graphic nature. One of the injured dogs was observed being placed into a police vehicle.

The resident who was initially bitten sustained bruising to her abdomen but confirmed she expects to recover. “She says she’s going to be okay,” a source familiar with her condition reported.

Milwaukee Police officials were contacted for comment regarding the use of force and the ongoing investigation into the incident. No further details regarding departmental policy or next steps were immediately available.

The incident has raised questions among community members about animal control protocols and officer safety procedures during encounters with unidentified or stray animals, particularly on holidays when public outdoor activity is heightened.