The Democratic mayor of Milwaukee Cavalier Johnson removed a social media post after a shooting involved by officers who said that the death of the suspect was also a ‘tragedy’, which led to criticism from the Milwaukee Police Association.
“My thoughts are with the (Milwaukee Police) officer who was shot in the line today,” said the original X post. “The entire incident, including the death of the suspect, is a tragedy.”
The new version of the post only contains the first rule that expressed concern for the police officer.
The officer was reportedly shot by a suspect who was wearing a gun before the suspect was killed by another officer, Fox 6 Milwaukee reported.
From 2024, Milwaukee is considered one of the most dangerous cities in Wisconsin, according to Safehome.org (Fox News)
“The original social media post was set up by an employee. When the mayor saw it, he immediately stated that it would be removed. His feelings are accurately expressed in the video that was posted,” said the mayor Fox News office Digital in an e -mail.
“My thoughts are with that officer. My thoughts are with the family’s family. My thoughts are at the Milwaukee Police Department,” said Johnson in the video referred to in the explanation of his office. “I am grateful and I know that the people of Milwaukee are also grateful that there are so many brave men and women who are part of this power that have put their own self in the line of danger to ensure that we have done that safety In this community “
A Johnson spokesperson now told Wisconsin that “a suitable reprimand is coming” for the employee who reportedly posted the original comment.
The Milwaukee Police Association said that Johnson’s original post was offensive to law enforcement.
“MPA President Alexander Ayala contacted the mayor’s office after seeing a social media post that today killed the death of a criminal who almost killed one of our police officers, a ‘tragedy’,” the association wrote On Facebook. “Although we accept the apology of the mayor he made in a call to President Ayala, we must make it clear that this sentiment, even wrongly, insults every Milwaukee -police officer who places their lives at the game for the city.”
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Civil servants and popular voices in the region have also destroyed the removed mail.
“The jobs of law enforcement are made more difficult by leaders such as you who insult their service and sacrifice. A police officer hardly went home today because he was shot by someone who endangers his community. That is a tragedy (mayor),” ” Washington County Executive Josh Schoemann posted.
“Your lack of leadership has created the environment to make this happen,” he added.
“Yes, he really mentioned the death of a Lowlife criminal who shot and almost a Milwaukee police officer a” tragedy, “” in Wisconsin based radio personality than O’Donnell placed.
The Milwaukee Skyline can be seen on July 31, 2018. (Raymond Boyd/Getty images)
From 2024, Milwaukee is considered according to one of the most dangerous cities in Wisconsin Safehome.org. Last year statistics indicate that the murder rate in the city was a decrease, but carjackings saw an increase, Fox 6 Milwaukee reported.
