Police killings
2013-2020

Dontre Hamilton

Male, Black

Date of the incident: 4/30/2014

Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
State Street and Water Street

Mentally ill man (Hamilton) found lying on the ground near Red Arrow park, which is across the street from Milwaukee City Hall. A police officer ordered the man to move. A scuffle ensued. Hamilton allegedly took the officer's baton away and allegedly began to hit him with it. The officer fired approximately 15 shots at Hamilton. Hamilton died at the scene.