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flag A Milwaukee officer shot and killed 26-year-old Elijah Wilks after Wilks struck him with a gun and pointed it during a traffic dispute.

flag The family of 26-year-old Elijah Wilks said an off-duty Milwaukee police officer was justified in fatally shooting him during a traffic incident on October 9, 2025, after reviewing dashcam footage showing Wilks struck the officer with a firearm and pointed it at him before being shot. flag The officer, a 21-year veteran, was involved in a minor collision in a construction zone when Wilks allegedly cut him off, leading to a confrontation. flag Video shows Wilks exiting his vehicle, approaching the officer while yelling, then pulling a gun and striking him before pointing it. flag The officer fired multiple shots, resulting in Wilks’ death. flag The family, including attorney B’Ivory Lamarr and aunt Latric Bell, acknowledged the officer’s actions were justified and that Wilks made a fatal mistake, while expressing grief and emphasizing the importance of better judgment in high-pressure situations. flag The Milwaukee Police Department released the footage within days, complying with policy allowing next of kin to view video within 48 hours and public release within 15 days.

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