3 Officers Wounded In Wauwatosa Hotel Shooting

WAUWATOSA,WI— Three Wauwatosa police officers are continuing to recover after being shot and injured Saturday night while responding to a shots fired report at the Radisson Hotel on North Mayfair Road.

On Sunday, police said two officers were injured in the shooting.

Authorities held a news conference Monday to give an update on the shooting.

"I have to tell you that's no call any chief wants to receive. The officer's training was evident. Their courage under fire was second to none," James MacGillis, the Wauwatosa chief of police, said.

The following officers were released from the hospital on Sunday:

• A 32-year-old sergeant with 11 years of service who sustained two gunshot wounds— one to his hand and another to his thigh.

• A 31-year-old sergeant with eight years of service. He sustained a graze wound to the foot.

• A 32-year office with seven years of service. He sustained two gunshot wounds, one to the thigh and one to the knee.

"Again they're recovering and are in good spirits," MacGillis said.

A 33-year-old Milwaukee man is facing charges in the shooting, according to police.

Detective Lt. Shane Wrucke said police responded to the hotel around 10:33 p.m. The officers were directed to the second floor of the hotel where they were able to confirm that shots had been fired in a hallway.

They were checking rooms for anyone who would have been injured by that gunfire and while attempting contact at one of the rooms, they were met with gunfire from inside, Wrucke said.

"Officers returned fire. However, the suspect was not struck," he said.

Eventually, the gunman exited the room and was taken into custody.

Two firearms were recovered inside the hotel, Wrucke said.

Wrucke identified the man as Kenneth Burney, 33, of Milwaukee. Charges will be referred to the Milwaukee district attorney in the coming days, he said.

Mayor Dennis McBride expressed his gratitude to the police officers.

"This was a difficult situation, again, because of the courage and dedication of our police officers, when it could have been a very tragic situation was tamped down and the community was protected," McBride said.