MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin — Columbus police officers shot and killed a man on Tuesday near the site of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Authorities confirm that the shooting is under investigation and is not believed to be connected to the convention.
The incident occurred just blocks from the security perimeter surrounding the RNC at the Fiserv Forum. Witnesses reported seeing two men engaged in a knife fight before police intervened and opened fire. According to officials, the officers involved were members of the Columbus Division of Police, and no officers were injured during the incident.
A witness stated that they observed a man across the street prior to the shooting. Details of the altercation and the circumstances leading to the use of deadly force are still being investigated.
The 2024 Republican National Convention has drawn several prominent Ohio political figures, including Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted. The event follows heightened security measures due to a recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
As the investigation continues, law enforcement officials emphasize that there is no indication the shooting was related to the convention activities. The Columbus Division of Police is cooperating with local authorities in Milwaukee to determine the full details of the incident.