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.
Victim's Name: Dontre Hamilton
Agency Responsible: Milwaukee Police Department
Gender: Male
Age: 31
Race: Black
Date of Death: April 30, 2014
County: Milwaukee
Cause of Death: Gunshot
Official Disposition: Unknown
Criminal Charges: No known charges
Mental Illness: Yes
Armed: Allegedly Armed
Weapon: baton
Geography: Urban