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Police Shoot Suspect Outside RNC Security Perimeter in Milwaukee

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Tensions are running high after an out-of-town police officer fatally shot an individual early Tuesday afternoon near the RNC perimeter security in Milwaukee, according to local law enforcement sources, per the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Brian Steel, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Capitol City Lodge No. 9, confirmed the involvement of Columbus police in the Milwaukee shooting.

The incident occurred approximately 1.2 miles from Fiserv Forum, the primary venue for the RNC, at the intersection of 14th and Vliet Streets.

BREAKING: A source close to police says an officer from Ohio police fatally shot someone near the intersection of Vliet and 13th street.

Map below shows the Secret Service security zone,

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