2 Milwaukee officers shot near 25th and Garfield, suspect arrested

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police say a suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting of two MPD officers Thursday night. 

Officers apprehended the suspect without incident early Friday morning, around 2:15 a.m. 

In a statement, MPD said, "Thank you to our law enforcement partners who assisted us in taking the suspect into custody. As a stark reminder, the Milwaukee Police Department will not tolerate harm to our community or our officers. Individuals inflicting harm against the public and our officers will be held accountable."

Milwaukee police were sent to a call of a subject with weapon at around 9 p.m. Thursday. While en route, the call was updated to a shots fired incident. 

While the officers approached, they were reportedly fired upon in an alley near 25th and Garfield. Two officers were shot. 

Both officers have over six years of experience on the job. One officer, a 29-year-old, is in the hospital with non-fatal injuries. The other, a 32-year-old, is in critical condition.

The suspect being sought is considered armed and dangerous. 

The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) sent out this statement about the shooting. 

DOT cameras captured police cars following ambulances heading towards the hospital. CBS 58 reporters on the ground witnessed them arrive at Froedtert Emergency Center. 

MPD held a press conference around 1:20 a.m. Thursday morning, about four hours after the original shots fired call.  

"I know that the men and women of this department, they are going to find you, they are going to arrest you, and you're going to be brought to justice anyway," said Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson. "They will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law."

"The frustration is definitely there," said Milwaukee Police Association President Alexander Ayala. "This is our fourth officer in the last five months that's gotten shot. The violence in Milwaukee has to stop. This is unacceptable. Stop trying to kill my police officers. I'm done. We're over this. Stop killing my police officers, trying to kill them. This is ridiculous."

It was just a few days ago that CBS 58 sat down with Ayala to talk about a different officer who was shot. We also discussed some of the labor issues and the fact that MPD officers are still working under a labor contract that was signed three years ago. 

Police say both officers are still being treated for their injuries.

Criminal charges will be presented to the district attorney's office in the coming days.

MPD is investigating and asking that anyone with information to please contact them at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips.

This is a developing story. Stick with CBS 58 online or on-air for future updates.