Elm Grove Officer Takes Own Life At Police Station: Report

BROOKFIELD, WI — The Elm Grove community is in a state of mourning this week after an Elm Grove police officer reportedly took his own life at the local police station.

According to a JSOnline report, the officer died early Monday morning. The West Allis Police Department is conducting the investigation into the officer's death. Authorities say the officer will be named following the notification of his family.

Brookfield Patch will have more information on this story as it becomes available.

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