Two Milwaukee police officers were hurt when a suspect tossed “powerful” fireworks at them early Monday, department officials said.
The unnamed male officers were rushed to a hospital after someone threw the explosive at them at about 12:20 a.m. on North Water Street in downtown Milwaukee, police said in a statement.
“The device detonated, causing injuries to the officers,” police said. “The device is believed to be a powerful pyrotechnic.”
Both cops, ages 45 and 40, were treated for non-life-threatening injuries following the incident, which is being probed as a battery on a police officer. Details of the officers’ wounds were not provided.
“The officers were standing on the street monitoring the area,” a police spokesman said. “They were released from the hospital.”
The unnamed male officers were rushed to a hospital. Raymond Boyd/Getty ImagesNo arrests had been made as of Monday afternoon and investigators were asking the public for additional information. Anyone with details should contact Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7360.
Days earlier, a teen was cited by cops in Milwaukee late Saturday for setting off fireworks after the Bucks beat the Atlanta Hawks to advance to the NBA finals, WDJT reported.






