Milwaukee Police have released video footage and additional details regarding a Sept. 5 officer-involved shooting that took place near 91st and Custer in the city’s northwest side.

The incident involved a suspect, 35-year-old Keith Jeter, who opened fire on law enforcement officers attempting to serve an arrest warrant for multiple charges, including domestic-violence-related false imprisonment and sexual assault.

The intense standoff left three officers injured and culminated in Jeter’s arrest.

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Authorities arrived at the apartment complex around 10:15 a.m., accompanied by members of the U.S. Marshals Service, seeking to apprehend Jeter, who was wanted for a series of violent crimes.

According to the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), after officers repeatedly knocked on the door and announced their presence, they entered Jeter’s apartment.

As they swept through the unit, gunfire erupted from inside the residence.

Prosecutors later revealed in court documents that Jeter had fired multiple rounds at the officers.

One officer recounted hearing a “barrage of gunfire” and, believing he had been shot, fell onto a mattress while using his ballistic shield for protection. “That (expletive) shield saved my life,” the officer said, according to the complaint. “Otherwise, I was dead. (Expletive) hit me so many times.”

The chaotic exchange of gunfire lasted for several minutes. During the shootout, a neighbor reported that bullets pierced through the wall of her apartment, prompting her to flee with her 2-month-old baby.

Officers returned fire, with four of them discharging their weapons during the incident.

A total of 58 bullet casings were recovered from the officers’ guns, while Jeter had fired 14 rounds in return.

Investigators documented 254 bullet strikes and holes throughout the scene.

Eventually, Jeter, who had sustained a gunshot wound to his arm, offered to surrender. Before doing so, he threw two firearms into the hallway and crawled out of a bathroom where he had been hiding.

Officers took him into custody, and he was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

In interviews with detectives, Jeter admitted that he was aware of the outstanding warrant for his arrest and acknowledged that he had armed himself upon realizing the police were outside his apartment.

He told investigators that he had made up his mind to die rather than go to jail, expressing a desire for “suicide by cop.”

According to the criminal complaint, Jeter called an acquaintance during the standoff and said, “I promised my mom that if this day comes, I would basically make the police shoot me.”

Jeter explained that when he saw officers enter his closet holding a “big black shield,” he opened fire with the intention of provoking them to shoot back.

Despite his efforts, officers were able to take him into custody without further casualties.

As a result of the incident, Jeter has been charged with multiple serious offenses, including four counts of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, and two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon.

He is also facing charges of felony bail jumping. Court records indicate that Jeter is currently being held on a $1 million cash bond.

The officers involved in the exchange of gunfire are all veteran members of the Milwaukee Police Department.

Three officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the shootout: a 43-year-old officer with 19 years of service, a 49-year-old officer also with 19 years of service, and a 44-year-old officer with over 21 years of service.

The four officers who discharged their weapons have been placed on administrative duty, per department policy.

The MPD’s homicide unit is leading the investigation, and all officers involved were wearing body cameras at the time of the incident.

Police have stated that the footage from the body cameras will be made available to the public, with some video already released, showing the intensity of the standoff.

Viewer discretion is advised due to the graphic nature of the footage.

This is the second major mass shooting in Milwaukee this year, following a July 13 incident where four people were killed and nine others injured during a drive-by shooting at a birthday party.

Milwaukee police have expressed growing concern about the rising violence in the city.

Officer Truman Fitzgerald stated, “These mass shootings have more to do with culture than criminality. Mayor Randall Woodfin said it best: ‘We’re seeing far too many arguments being settled by bullets.’”

The case against Jeter is ongoing, with further updates expected as the investigation continues.

Authorities have urged anyone with additional information to come forward as they work to bring all aspects of the case to light.

The Milwaukee Police Department has issued three separate press releases regarding this incident, all of which can be read in full below:

Press Release One (September 5, 2024): MPD Officer Involved Shooting

Today, Thursday, September 5, 2024, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Milwaukee Police Department officers were on the 5300 block of North 91st Street seeking a subject wanted for felon in possession of a firearm, domestic violence related false imprisonment and sexual assault.

While on scene, the officers attempted communication with the suspect. Then, at approximately 11:38 a.m., the suspect fired shots at our officers. Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect. After the gunfire ceased, officers continued communication with the
suspect. At this time, he surrendered two firearms with extended magazines and was subsequently arrested.

The suspect, a 35-year-old man, was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.

Three members of the Milwaukee Police Department officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the exchange. The members injured in this incident are a 43-year-old male with over 19 years of service, a 49-year-old male with over 19 years of service, and a 44-year-old male with over 21 years of service.

The four officers that discharged their duty weapons during this incident are a 39-year-old male with over 16 years of service, a 40-year-old male with over 12 years of service, a 43- year-old male with over 19 years of service and a 49-year-old male with over 19 years of service. These four officers will be placed on administrative duty as is routine in officer involved shootings.

The Milwaukee Police Homicide Unit will be investigating this incident.

This is a fluid and ongoing investigation.

Video related to this incident will be released in accordance with Standard Operating
Procedure 575.

The Milwaukee Police Department wishes our officers a full and speedy recovery.

Press Release Two (September 10, 2024): Suspect Criminally Charged in Connection to the Officer Involved Shooting

On Monday, September 9, 2024, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office issued criminal charges against Keith W. Jeter in connection to shooting at Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) officers and subsequently striking three officers. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Milwaukee Police Department officers were on the 5300 block of North 91st Street seeking a subject wanted for felon in possession of a firearm, domestic violence related false imprisonment and sexual assault. See attached Criminal complaint.

Jeter was charged with four counts of Attempt First Degree Intentional Homicide, Use of a Dangerous Weapon, two counts of First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Use of a Dangerous Weapon, two counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Felon and one count of Felony Bail Jumping. If convicted, he could face up to 321 years in prison and could be fined
up to $110,000.

Our officers were released from the hospital and remain on administrative duty.

Press Release Three (September 20, 2024): Video Release of MPD Officer Involved Shooting

On Thursday, September 5, 2024, at approximately 10:15 a.m., Milwaukee Police Department officers were on the 5300 block of North 91st Street seeking a subject wanted for felon in possession of a firearm, domestic violence related false imprisonment and sexual assault.

While on scene, the officers attempted communication with the suspect. Then, at approximately 11:38 a.m., the suspect fired shots at our officers. Officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect. After the gunfire ceased, officers continued communication with the suspect. At this time, he surrendered two firearms with extended magazines and was subsequently arrested.

The suspect, a 35-year-old man, was transported to a local hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office issued criminal charges against the suspect.

Three members of the Milwaukee Police Department officers sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the exchange. The members injured in this incident are a 43-year-old male with over 19 years of service, a 49-year-old male with over 19 years of service, and a 44-year-old male with over 21 years of service.

The four officers that discharged their duty weapons during this incident are a 39-year-old male with over 16 years of service, a 40-year-old male with over 12 years of service, a 43-year-old male with over 19 years of service and a 49-year-old male with over 19 years of service. These four officers will be placed on administrative duty as is routine in officer involved shootings. This incident, as
with all critical incidents, will be subjected to an administrative review in accordance with department policy to ensure adherence to department training, policies, procedures, and law enforcement best practices.

The Milwaukee Police Department’s Video Release Policy Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) 575, establishes criteria for when video evidence that captures officer-involved incidents that result in death or great bodily harm will be released to the public. This policy is intended to balance important interests, including the public’s interest in transparency and police accountability, the necessity of preserving the integrity of criminal and administrative investigations, and the privacy interests of individuals depicted in such videos (including victims, witnesses, bystanders, and the individuals against whom force is used). This policy creates a presumption of release. It is our goal to release video in officer involved incidents according to SOP 575 within 15 days of the incident.