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Matthew John Rittner

2019

Matthew John Rittner served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 5 months. Matthew also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Matthew served during the years of the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan and the Global War on Terrorism.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Police Officer Matthew Rittner was shot and killed as he executed a narcotics and firearms related search warrant at a home in the 2900 block of South 12th Street near West Dakota Street.

As the Tactical Enforcement Unit attempted to breach the apartment door the suspect opened fire with an AK-47, shooting through the door and striking Officer Rittner in the chest.

Officer Rittner was transported to Froedtert Hospital where he died from his injuries.

The subject who shot him was taken into custody at the scene. He was charged with first-degree intentional homicide and numerous other narcotics and weapons charges. He was sentenced to life without parole.

Officer Rittner was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the War on Terror. He had served with the Milwaukee Police Department for 17 years.

Officer Rittner was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the War on Terror. He had served with the Milwaukee Police Department for 17 years.

Survivors
He is survived by his expectant wife and child.
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Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
2003 – 2004
U.S. Marine Corps
2004 – 2005
U.S. Marine Corps
2007 – 2008
Also Served
Milwaukee Police Department
Police Officer
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 54W · Line 31 cut as MATTHEW JOHN RITTNER
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