MILWAUKEE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – A Milwaukee police officer is dead after a struggle with a robbery suspect overnight on the city’s southside.
Milwaukee police say officers, including 37-year-old officer, Peter Jerving, were called to the 2700 block of S. 14th Street around 1:16 a.m. Tuesday to check for a suspect wanted in connection with a robbery that happened a few hours prior.
Upon arrival, officers located the 19-year-old suspect, Terrell Thompson, who ignored commands and ran away.
One officer then caught up with Thompson and a struggle ensued. Both men fired their weapons.
“During the struggle, the suspect used a handgun and fired shots, striking the other officer. That officer discharged his firearm, during the exchange, the suspect was struck by gunfire,” Milwaukee police said.
Jerving had four years of service, and suffered life-threatening injuries. He was taken to the hospital where he later died.
Thompson was pronounced dead on scene. Police say it is not known yet if he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound or from Jerving’s shot.
