Milwaukee Police Shooting Suspect Deontae Ransom Pleads Not Guilty to Misdemeanors

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What happened in the Milwaukee police shooting clip?

On June 16, 2026, Milwaukee Police Officers responded to a domestic dispute where Deontae Ransom allegedly threatened his ex-girlfriend with a firearm. Officers encountered Ransom in a stairwell and two officers opened fire, striking him in the arm before he surrendered.

Who are Deontae Ransom and Damarion Williams-Beal?

Deontae Ransom, 20, is identified as the primary suspect in the June 16, 2026, Milwaukee officer-involved shooting, accused of domestic abuse and firearm offenses. Damarion Williams-Beal, 19, is a second suspect, accused of accompanying Ransom and helping to conceal the firearm.

What charges do Deontae Ransom and Damarion Williams-Beal face?

Deontae Ransom faces four felony charges, including stalking and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, plus two misdemeanors. Damarion Williams-Beal faces two felony charges, including burglary while armed with a dangerous weapon as party to a crime.

What is the current status of the officers involved?

The two officers involved in the shooting, a 25-year-old male with over two years of service and a 30-year-old male with over eight years of service, have been placed on administrative duty, which is standard procedure during an ongoing investigation. Their names have not been publicly released.