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Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving Killed in the Line of Duty

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Milwaukee Police Officer Peter Jerving Killed in the Line of Duty

Peter Jerving is the Milwaukee police officer who was shot and killed early Tuesday morning, Milwaukee Police said.

Peter Jerving, 37, with four years on the force, was fatally shot early this morning on the city’s south side during a foot chase involving a robbery suspect.

Officer Jerving’s killing occurred just an hour after the anniversary of the killing of Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner, who died on February 6, 2019.

The suspect, Terrell Thompson, was just in court YESTERDAY on a hit-and-run conviction but was given only probation by a Milwaukee County Judge despite numerous failures to show up for court.

 

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Peter jerving
Milwaukee police officer peter jerving

“Milwaukee our hearts are heavy,” Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said in a press conference. “Milwaukee police Department hearts are heavy. My heart is heavy. One of our finest who put on that uniform put on that badge, went into work last night and paid the ultimate sacrifice for protecting our community,” Norman said.

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Jim Piwowarczyk is an investigative journalist and co-founder of Wisconsin Right Now. Married with 3 kids, a chocolate lab, and a german shepherd. Jim served as a police officer in Wisconsin for more than 20 years. His career started as a police officer in Milwaukee County in 1994 as a patrol officer, until he was promoted to patrol sergeant in 2003 where he worked until he left in 2009 to pursue business aspirations. Jim Piwowarczyk was a field training officer, evidence technician & hostage negotiator and conducted many drug investigations. Jim continued to work part-time for an area police department. Jim is avid real estate investor, and small business owner & developer. Jim has coached youth football and basketball. Jim is also an avid fisherman and hunter.