A foreign police officer fatally shot an individual on Tuesday afternoon, approximately a mile from the site of the Republican National Convention (RNC), where former President Donald Trump is participating, according to two local law enforcement sources.
The shooting occurred amid heightened security at the presidential convention, following the shocking assassination attempt on former President Trump last Saturday during a rally in Pennsylvania.
Brian Steel, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capitol City Lodge No. 9 in Columbus, Ohio, confirmed that Columbus police were involved in a shooting in Milwaukee, according to a report by USA Today.
There was no immediate information on whether the shooting had any connection to the RNC event, and the victim's identity, who was well-known in the neighborhood, has not been officially disclosed, according to witnesses' statements to the Journal Sentinel.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office reported that an adult male was killed. The incident took place near North 14th Street and West Vliet Street, outside the RNC security perimeter, said Milwaukee police sources who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak about the ongoing investigation.
Law enforcement has cordoned off several blocks of the area, which is near King Park. Dozens of Columbus officers are in Milwaukee, along with officers from cities across the country, to support the security of the Convention, where Trump was confirmed as the Republican candidate for the upcoming presidential election in November.
Hundreds of thousands of Republicans have gathered in Milwaukee for the national convention, where the former president arrived with a bandaged ear after being shot last Saturday. Apparently, the attempt on Trump’s life has given him a significant political boost that he is leveraging.
At the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, the former president listened to about an hour of speeches on Monday while sitting next to his running mate and vice-presidential candidate, Ohio Senator JD Vance.
Trump announced that Vance would be on the November ballot just hours before the convention began. He also had Cuban American Marco Rubio among his prospects.
Key Questions About the Shooting Near the RNC
In light of the recent shooting near the Republican National Convention, several pressing questions have emerged. Here are some key inquiries and their answers to help clarify the situation.
Was the shooting connected to the Republican National Convention?
As of now, there is no immediate information linking the shooting directly to the RNC event.
Who was the victim in the shooting?
The identity of the victim has not been officially disclosed but was known in the neighborhood, according to witnesses.
What measures were taken by law enforcement after the incident?
Law enforcement cordoned off several blocks around the area near King Park to secure the scene and continue the investigation.