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13-year-old subjected to excessive force during police encounter, lawyer threatens lawsuit

Jun 22, 2026 · Menomonee Falls, WI

13-year-old subjected to excessive force during police encounter, lawyer threatens lawsuit

A 13-year-old child was restrained by Menomonee Falls Police Department officers in an encounter documented by body camera footage. The child's lawyer characterized the officers' use of force as excessive and has threatened to sue the department, calling for the officers' dismissal. The police department stated that officers used only the level of force necessary to detain the minor.

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