Convention Chaos: Out-Of-State Officers Shoot Man in Milwaukee

Ohio police officers attending the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin shot and killed Samuel Sharpe, a homeless man wielding two knives. The shooting sparked outrage among Milwaukee residents, who questioned the presence of out-of-state officers in their community. An investigation is underway to release body camera footage.

Ohio police officers in Wisconsin for the Republican National Convention shot and killed a man wielding two knives, Milwaukee's police chief disclosed.

Five Columbus, Ohio, police officers fired on the man, identified as Samuel Sharpe, who had two knives and charged at an unarmed man. Milwaukee Chief Jeffrey Norman explained that the officers acted to save a life.

Residents expressed anger over the involvement of out-of-state officers in their community. The Columbus Police Department clarified that the shooting wasn't related to the convention. An investigation is underway, and body camera footage will be released.

(With inputs from agencies.)