Police Identify Man Accused Of Shooting, Wounding Kenosha Cop

KENOSHA, WI — Police in Kenosha say they've identified the man accused of shooting a Kenosha police officer who was investigating a report of a car break-in over the weekend.

According to Kenosha police, Jonathan T. Massey, 29, shot and injured a Kenosha police officer Saturday as police responded to a call for a vehicle break-in. Police say Massey is presumed to be armed and dangerous. His location is unknown, police said.

According to court records, Massey has been charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide, possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony, and two counts of bail jumping.

According to a statement by Kenosha police, a department officer went to the 4600 block of Sheridan Road Saturday to investigate a report of a vehicle break-in. Police said they tracked down Massey nearby after a witness described the suspect. Kenosha police say Massey fired his gun at the officer as the officer attempted to investigate the situation.

Kenosha police said the officer fired his gun at Massey, police said, though it's unclear whether Massey was injured. Once shots were fired, Massey ran from police, according to a news release issued over the weekend.

The injured officer — identified as a 30-year-old male who has worked for the Kenosha Police Department for two years — was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. His injuries are not life-threatening, according to police.

Following the shooting, Wisconsin Sen. Van Wanggaard released a statement saying he stood with law enforcement and "the anti-law enforcement rhetoric of the last two-plus months made this morning's events all too predictable."

"In no civilized society should this behavior ever be considered acceptable. I call on the community to rally around the officer shot and the entire Kenosha Police Department," Wanggaard said. "I hope the community helps identify the shooter and refuses to help him, to avoid further violence across our state."

The investigation has been turned over to the Wisconsin Division of Criminal Investigation and the Wisconsin State Patrol.

If you have information regarding the shooting or the location of Massey you are urged to contact the Kenosha Police Detective Bureau at 262-605-5203. Callers wishing to remain anonymous can contact the Kenosha Area Crime Stoppers at 262-656-7333.