Milwaukee Cop That Shot and Killed Dontre Hamilton Has Been Fired

The Milwaukee police officer who shot Dontre Hamilton 14 times, resulting in Hamilton’s death has been fired.

The police union has slammed the firing, calling it cowardly.

CBS 58 reports:

The police union calls the decision to terminate the officer “cowardice and certainly unfounded and unsupported by fact”. Milwaukee Police Association President Mike Crivello says the officer who shot and killed Hamilton “expressed concern and compassion for the family” of Hamilton.

Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn is expected to give comments at 3:30pm.