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Milwaukee County coroner identifies Slinger man shot and killed by officers

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The Milwaukee County coroner identified the man shot by sheriff’s deputies Sunday as Steven A. Wyman of Slinger. The Milwaukee County Sheriff said the 47-year-old was wanted for child abuse. Sheriff Denita Ball said Slinger police alerted law enforcement that they were looking for a suspect who was armed and had made a suicide threat from an officer. According to Ball, around 8:30 p.m., Germantown officers spotted a van with the suspect inside and a speeding chase began, reaching 100 miles per hour. The driver stopped on Highway 145, ran away and was spotted a short time later near 108th Street and Good Hope Road, Ball said. Ball said the deputy confronted the suspect. who was subsequently shot multiple times,” Ball said. “CPR was performed, but the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene and a knife was recovered.” France Williams’ Ring camera captured the scene, which occurred in took place near her house. “When we heard those six shots, the police were there immediately. There was a swarm of police officers coming from all directions. So we pretty much knew it had to be a chase,” Williams said. In an exclusive interview with WISN 12 News, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said he is also monitoring the case. “The investigation is ongoing so I can’t share too many details, but my thoughts and prayers are with anyone and everyone who is a victim of any type of senseless crime that is occurring in our communities,” Crowley said. Ball said the deputy, who has been with the department for seven years, will be placed on administrative leave as part of department policy. The sheriff’s office said the investigation is ongoing and Brookfield police are the lead agency.

MILWAUKEE-

The Milwaukee County coroner identified the man shot by sheriff’s deputies Sunday as Steven A. Wyman of Slinger.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff said the 47-year-old was wanted for child abuse.

Sheriff Denita Ball said Slinger police alerted law enforcement that they were looking for a suspect who was armed and had made a suicide threat from an officer.

According to Ball, around 8:30 p.m., Germantown officers spotted a van with the suspect inside and a chase began, reaching speeds of up to 100 miles per hour.

The driver stopped on Highway 145, ran away and was spotted a short time later near 108th Street and Good Hope Road, Ball said.

Ball said the deputy confronted the suspect.

“A Milwaukee County sheriff’s deputy engaged a suspect who was subsequently shot multiple times,” Ball said. “CPR was performed, but the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene and a knife was recovered. “

France Williams’ Ring camera captured the scene unfolding near her home.

“When we heard those six shots, the police were there immediately. There was a swarm of police officers coming from all directions. So we pretty much knew it had to be a chase,” Williams said.

In an exclusive interview with WISN 12 News, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley said he is also monitoring the case.

“The investigation is ongoing so I can’t share too many details, but my thoughts and prayers are with anyone and everyone who is a victim of any type of senseless crime that is occurring in our communities,” Crowley said.

Ball said the deputy, who has been with the department for seven years, will be placed on administrative leave as part of department policy.

The sheriff’s office said the investigation is ongoing and Brookfield police are the lead agency.

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