Killing of Dontre Hamilton

Killing of Dontre Hamilton
Hamilton depicted on a mural at the intersection of Holton Street and North Avenue in Milwaukee.
DateApril 30, 2014 (2014-04-30)
LocationRed Arrow Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
TypeShooting
ParticipantsChristopher Manney
OutcomeManney fired from Milwaukee Police Department
DeathsDontre Hamilton
ChargesNone filed

On April 30, 2014, Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed by police officer Christopher Manney, at Red Arrow Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. No charges were brought, but Manney was fired from the force. As a result of the shooting and subsequent protests, Milwaukee police officers were equipped with body cameras.