Tributes are mounting on a makeshift memorial for slain Milwaukee police Officer Matthew Rittner outside the police station where he worked. Rittner is being remembered by his former Greenfield High School classmates and veterans who served alongside him in the Middle East. Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales also has praise for officers who arrested the suspect after Rittner was fatally shot Wednesday. Chief Morales says the members at the scene “utilized tremendous, tremendous restraint during his apprehension which is a true testament to their character and their professionalism.” Detectives are still gathering evidence as suspect Jordan Fricke awaits formal charges in jail.
Outside @MilwaukeePolice Specialized Patrol Division at 47th and Vilet, a memorial to Police Officer Matthew Rittner is growing. We appreciate deeply everyone who has come by to reflect on what this hero was willing to do for this community. #MPD1286 pic.twitter.com/xyuutoaGxo
— Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) February 7, 2019
