A Milwaukee police officer fatally shot 35-year-old tow truck driver Jonathan Otto on March 12, 2026 after clinging to the side of the fleeing truck for several blocks during a pursuit that began when Otto, wanted for a parole violation, refused to exit the vehicle, according to CBS 58 and TMJ4 Milwaukee. The officer, a 21-year veteran, was hospitalized for injuries sustained while hanging onto the truck and was placed on administrative leave.
Operator takeaway
A tow driver killed by police after fleeing a traffic stop — if you are stopped by law enforcement, comply immediately. Driving away with an officer on your vehicle escalates a parole violation into a life-or-death encounter.