Milwaukee, Wisconsin. What began as a search for a vehicle connected to a homicide quickly escalated into a deadly officer involved shooting. On April 13th, 2026, Milwaukee police were investigating a homicide that had occurred earlier that day near 7th Street and Mitchell Street. Officers were actively searching for a vehicle believed to be connected to the killing. Later that afternoon, the same vehicle was reportedly involved in a separate shots fired incident near the 1700 block of North 35th Street, making it an even higher priority target for law enforcement. At approximately 4:47 p.m., officers located the suspect vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Instead of pulling over, the driver fled. A vehicle pursuit began as officers followed the suspect through Milwaukee streets. The chase continued for several minutes before coming to a sudden end when the suspect vehicle crashed on South 35th Street near West National Avenue. But the danger was far from over. The driver, later identified as 31-year-old Nicholas Mslowski, exited the crashed vehicle armed with a firearm. >> According to investigators, Mlowski immediately opened fire toward pursuing officers. Faced with gunfire, multiple officers returned fire. During the exchange, Mslowski was struck by police gunfire. Officers quickly moved in to secure the scene and provide aid. Firearms were recovered from the suspect. Fortunately, no officers, bystanders, or other individuals were struck during the shooting. Muslowski, who was the sole occupant of the fleeing vehicle, was transported to a local hospital for emergency treatment. Despite life-saving efforts, he later died from his injuries. The crash itself also injured another person. >> A 34 yearear-old individual involved in the collision was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to recover. >> Get out. Get out. Get out. >> As investigators pieced together the events leading up to the shooting, they learned more about Mlowsk's criminal history. Records showed that he had recently been released from prison in December after serving time for a burglary conviction. Authorities continue to investigate both the homicide that initially put the vehicle on law enforcement's radar and the officer involved shooting that followed. >> The incident highlights how rapidly routine police work can evolve into a life-threatening encounter, especially when a suspect chooses to flee and engage officers with deadly force. Body camera footage, witness statements, forensic evidence, and recovered firearms will all play a role in determining the full sequence of events. The officers involved have been identified as part of the ongoing investigation which follows standard procedures for officer involved shootings in Milwaukee. >> Shots fired. What started as an attempt to stop a vehicle connected to violent crimes ended in a fatal confrontation that unfolded in a matter of seconds. >> As more details emerge, investigators will continue examining every aspect of the pursuit, the crash, and the gunfire exchange to provide a complete account of what happened that day. What are your thoughts on this incident? Do you believe the officer's actions were justified based on the circumstances? >> Let us know your opinion in the comments below. Everyone, >> if you enjoy real police body cam footage and critical incident breakdowns, be sure to subscribe to Prime Dispatch, like this video, and turn on notifications so you never miss an update. Thanks for watching.