Milwaukee, Wisconsin — October 9, 2025: Authorities identified Elijah Wilks, age 26, as the man shot and killed by an off-duty officer with the Milwaukee Police Department following a confrontation near W Mill Road and N 47th Street after a minor vehicle crash.
According to initial reports, an off-duty officer driving a personal vehicle was involved in a minor collision with Wilks. Investigators say Wilks exited his vehicle, allegedly produced a handgun, and argued with the officer before striking the officer in the face with the weapon. The off-duty officer then drew a firearm and fired at Wilks. Authorities report Wilks also discharged a weapon during the exchange. The officer subsequently shot and killed Wilks. The listed cause of death is gunshot. The investigation remains pending.
Coverage of this incident has appeared in multiple outlets, including CBS 58, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, FOX6, and TMJ4.
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