Police officers in Milwaukee were attacked in a shooting incident in an alley, and the suspect is currently evading capture.

Two Milwaukee police officers were shot Thursday in an ambush-style attack, and the suspect is still on the loose.

One of the officers is in critical condition while the second suffered non-life-threatening injuries and is in a stable condition, police said.

The event occurred when the two officers responded to a report of an individual carrying a weapon in an alley in the northwestern part of the city at approximately 9:20 p.m. The situation escalated to a shooting incident as the officers were on their way to the location.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson and a Milwaukee police vehicle. (WITI)

a Milwaukee police officer was also shot while the suspect was killed. 

As of 2024, Milwaukee is considered one of the most dangerous cities in Wisconsin, according to SafeHome.org. 

Statistics from last year indicate that the murder rate in the city had declined, but carjackings did see an increase, Fox 6 Milwaukee reported.