Neither officer suffered any injuries, and both have been placed on administrative leave.
The suspect was wanted on active warrants for domestic violence and probation violation, Morales said.
INITIAL STORY: Milwaukee police are on scene for a fatal officer-involved shooting in the city's south side, police say.
Police say the shooting occurred around 5 p.m. CST in the 1000 block of South 10th Street.
This is the second reported fatal shooting involving a Milwaukee police officer in the last three weeks.
We have a confirmed officer-involved shooting in the area of 10th and Burnahm.
— Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) August 13, 2018
Officer Michael J. Michalski, 52, was shot while pursuing a drug suspect July 25, and was pronounced dead at Froedtert Hospital.
Milwaukee police Chief Morales is set to speak with the media at 6:45 p.m. CST. A medical examiner has been called to the scene.
We will update this page as more information becomes available.
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