Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Early on the morning of July 5, 2026, a female Milwaukee Police Department officer was injured when a firework exploded near her in a parking lot on Brady Street.
Video footage shows the officer falling to the ground and holding her face after the explosion in the area. The firework had landed after appearing to come from the air, and the blast shook a nearby vehicle. Other officers responded immediately to assist her amid ongoing illegal fireworks discharges in the area that created a chaotic scene during Fourth of July weekend activities. One witness who recorded the event described seeing the firework land and explode.
The officer was taken to a hospital for treatment. On July 6, 2026, the Milwaukee Police Department stated that she had been released and was recovering at home. An investigation is ongoing.
The Milwaukee Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fireworks discharge and the officer’s injury.
