Milwaukee Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch: Saturday, September 7, 1996
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 7, 1996
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and wounded
Officer Wendolyn Tanner was shot and killed during a foot chase of a known felon and parole violator that he and his partner were attempting to arrest.
During the chase, the suspect fired several shots at the officers. One bullet struck Officer Tanner in the side, between the panels of his vest. His partner was able to return fire and shot the suspect.
The man was taken into custody after officers followed his blood trail.
Officer Tanner had served with the Milwaukee Police Department for four years. He was survived by his expectant fiancée.