21-year-old Kenneth O. Cubero Charged With Obstructing An Officer After Getting Shot By A Milwaukee Police Officer During A Foot Pursuit

Cubero while fleeing from a Milwaukee police officer, he dropped a handgun and attempted to retrieve the gun, but the officer shot him.

By H. Nelson Goodson 

Hispanic News Network U.S.A.

September 22, 2025

Milwaukee, Wisconsin -  The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) released the following press release involving a police officer shooting. According to the MPD, on Monday, September 22, 2025, the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office issued a criminal charge against Kenneth O. Cubero, 21, in connection to an officer involved shooting.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at approximately 11:27 p.m., Milwaukee Police officers conducted a traffic stop on the 1200 block of W. Greenfield Avenue in the Southside of Milwaukee.

Police say, that Cubero stopped, exited the vehicle, fled on foot and a foot pursuit ensued. The officers gave Cubero commands to stop; however, he refused and continue to flee. During the foot pursuit, Cubero dropped a firearm and attempted to retrieve it at which time an officer discharged his firearm, subsequently striking Cubero. No one else was struck by gunfire.

Cubero was transported to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries and was arrested. His firearm was recovered at the shooting scene.  

 

Cubero was charged with one count of Obstructing an Officer. If convicted, he could face up to 9 months in prison and could be fined up to $10,000, according to MPD.