Statement of United States Attorney Krueger

This afternoon, the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office announced that it will not pursue criminal charges related to the officer-involved shooting of Alvin Cole. 

Federal law enforcement in Wisconsin is sworn to protect First Amendment rights, which include the rights to speak and assemble “peaceably.”  In the past year, however, in addition to witnessing peaceful protests, some Wisconsin communities have suffered episodes of violent civil unrest.

 Federal law enforcement is joined with state and local authorities to address any further violence.  Federal law imposes serious penalties for arson, rioting, firearms offenses, and other violent crimes, which we will prosecute to the fullest extent possible.  No one else in Wisconsin should become a victim of needless violence or face destruction of a business as a result of unrest.

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For further information contact: Public Information Officer Kenneth Gales

Kenneth.Gales@usdoj.gov

(414) 297-1700

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