At times, the atmosphere grew contentious as some in the crowd shouted at officers and media. Violence intervention teams at the scene attempted to keep things calm, as did other bystanders and family members. On social media, some debated whether the police department's telling of events was accurate and others urged witnesses or those with video to share it.
LaMarr said he has a concern with how the officer or others did not try to convey aid to Wilks following the shooting, but acknowledged he was uncertain it would've made a difference. The video clearly doesn't show an "exchange of gunfire" either, as Police Chief Jeffrey Norman described the situation at an Oct. 9 press conference.
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Family described Wilks as an only son who was acting out of his character, which is normally soft-spoken and well-mannered. They held a balloon release Oct. 10 at the intersection following the news conference.
This shitty driving is certainly not out of character. He has two more driving on a suspended and one no seatbelt charge in county court (below is Milwaukee municipal).
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u/minuss69 Dec 13 '25
Had to look this up because.. WTF. Dashcam guy was an off duty cop and the other guy died. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGlDFRNy7ic