UPDATE at 3:20 p.m. CST on Jan. 9, 2023: Milwaukee police officer Dan Morrell, who was shot in the leg during a tactical, domestic violence situation near Milwaukee’s Lincoln Park on January 2, has been released from the hospital and will continue his recovery from home.
As confirmed by the Milwaukee Police Association on Tuesday afternoon, Morrell is now heading home after having surgery to address a leg fracture and nerve damage suffered in the altercation. Dan and his wife Tiffany, another Milwaukee police officer, released the following statement:
Dan and Iwould like to take this opportunity to say thank vou to everyone who has and continues to support us during this trying time.
The priority now is to focus on Dan’s recovery. While he has a long road ahead, we are confident that it is not insurmountable, and its because of the love and support all of you have shown that we know that we will prevail.
Despite the circumstances surrounding the incident that caused Dan’s injury, we will always be grateful for the support from the vast majority of the citizens of the city of Milwaukee, as well as the officers and administration of theMilwaukee Police Department, rallying around Dan and ourgreat police department in difficult times.
To Dan’s teammates, we cannot express in words the gratitude for your heroic actions on that day, and the unwaveringand continued support ever since. You are the best of the best, never forget that. To the dedicated professionals from the Milwaukee Fire Department that initiated Dan’s care on the day of his injury, and to all the doctors, nurses and support staff at Froedtert Hospital, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. To Dan’s care team in particular, some of the scariest moments of our lives happen around nurses and doctors, so we are especially grateful for the amazing ones who gave Dan such exceptional care at his most vulnerable moment.
Many citizens don’t realize the sacrifices, danger, and family hardships involved in police work; but, regardless of this, our officers willingly respond within minutes to any situation, to assist the people they swore to protect, many times at their own peril. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers not just today, but each and every day.
Thank you to everyone here today, and for the love and support you have shown and continue to show throughout this long journey.
-Dan & Tiffany Morrell
If you’re interested in making a contribution to Morrell’s recovery funds, scroll down to previous iterations of this story.
UPDATE: The Milwaukee Police Association has released a statement about the officer’s injury and identified him as Officer Dan Morrell.
The Milwaukee Police Association will also be setting up a fund through the Fallen Heroes Fund that will become active in the upcoming day, for tax deductible donations.
