On January 13, 2022, Milwaukee Police Detective Andrew Wilkiewicz was off duty and at a local restaurant when an assailant entered the restaurant and attempted to rob a female delivery driver. Detective Wilkiewicz confronted the individual, engaged in a physical altercation, ultimately being shot two times in the abdomen.
Despite his life-threatening injuries, Wilkiewicz was able to draw his firearm and return fire. He was conveyed to a local hospital where he underwent emergency surgery.
Detective Wilkiewicz displayed great courage and acted selflessly in the performance of his duties despite being off duty.
To listen to Andrew’s story, which was featured on the Steve Scaffidi Show on Newsradio620 WTMJ, click the player at the top of the page.
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