MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WBAY) - On Thursday morning, Oct. 9, an off-duty Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) officer was involved in a minor vehicle accident on the 4800 block of West Mill Road while on his way to work.

Both drivers pulled over and exited their vehicles. As they were assessing the accident, the driver of the other vehicle approached the off-duty officer and produced a firearm.

That subject proceeded to strike the off-duty officer in the face with his firearm.

The off-duty officer drew his department-issued firearm.

The two individuals exchanged gunfire, and the subject was struck.

The subject, a 26-year-old male, was pronounced deceased at the scene. No one else was struck by gunfire.

The officer was conveyed to the hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during this inc

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