Overview
- Police responded to a parking lot near Brady and Warren where illegal fireworks exploded and knocked an officer to the ground before colleagues carried her from the scene.
- Video and witness accounts show the officer clutching her face after the blast while fireworks continued to go off nearby.
- Witnesses Flacko Shahin and his wife rushed to help and reported burn marks on their car from the fireworks.
- Milwaukee Police have not announced any arrests and have not released details on the officer’s condition or investigative leads.
- Community members called for tips through Crime Stoppers and urged stricter enforcement and safety measures for the Brady Street nightlife area as officials investigate.