Police Investigation Turns Deadly on North 60th Street
The city of Milwaukee is reeling after the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Dandre McIntosh, whose life ended during a tense standoff with law enforcement on August 9th. According to Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman, the deadly incident unfolded in the 2700 block of North 60th Street while officers were investigating a string of recent business robberies.
Officers had tracked the suspect’s vehicle to the backyard of a residence. As they examined the property, they encountered an armed man — later identified as Dandre — standing on the back porch. Police say they repeatedly ordered him to drop his weapon, but those pleas went unanswered.
A Tense Confrontation Escalates into Gunfire
Moments later, the standoff escalated into an exchange of gunfire between Dandre McIntosh and four responding officers. Chief Norman stated that investigators have yet to determine whether Dandre’s fatal wound was inflicted by police gunfire or was self-inflicted.
The confrontation ended as quickly as it began, but its impact is reverberating through the community. Witnesses describe the scene as chaotic, with the sounds of gunshots breaking the neighborhood’s silence and leaving residents shaken.
Aftermath and Community Shock
Following protocol for fatal use-of-force incidents, the four officers involved have been placed on temporary, non-investigative duties pending the outcome of the investigation. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office released Dandre’s identity two days after the incident, confirming his death.
The tragedy has sparked questions about the encounter’s circumstances, police response tactics, and the chain of events leading to the deadly exchange. For Dandre’s loved ones, however, the focus remains on the sudden, irrevocable loss of a son, friend, and neighbor. His death is now a part of Milwaukee’s ongoing struggle with gun violence and the complex realities of police-involved shootings.
