Milwaukee Woman Shocked as 911 Operator Denies Help for Carjacking Incident

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ICARO Media Group
Politics
19/11/2023 21h00

In a startling turn of events, a Milwaukee woman claimed that the 911 operator she contacted denied her pleas for help when she reported her neighbor being carjacked. The incident took place in a typically peaceful neighborhood, leaving residents shaken and questioning the emergency response system.

The unnamed woman, who witnessed the carjacking unfold in her neighbor's driveway, recounted her horrifying experience. As she saw the assailants forcibly removing the victim from her vehicle and throwing her to the ground, she immediately dialed 911. However, her distress deepened when she received an unexpected response.

According to her account, the 911 operator allegedly responded dismissively, saying, "Oh, we don't send anybody out for that." Despite clearly stating that the crime was in progress, with the victim being carjacked and attacked, her pleas for assistance were met with indifference. Court documents later supported her claims, revealing that the operator informed her that police do not respond to car thefts, even though this was an evident case of carjacking, which police typically address.

The woman expressed her shock and disbelief at the 911 operator's response. She angrily questioned the operator, exclaiming, "What the [expletive] are you talking about? They just ripped her out of her car, threw her on the ground." Her frustration peaked as she confronted the operator about the purpose of their job, asking, "Well, what the hell do we pay you for?"

Taking matters into her own hands, the courageous woman promptly ended the call and assisted the victim herself. She drove the shaken victim to a nearby police station, where they filed a report. To her surprise, even the officers at the station were astounded by the lack of police response, commenting that they couldn't believe 911 failed to send help.

Fortunately, the police were able to locate the stolen car, abandoned and damaged not far from the scene. They subsequently arrested a 16-year-old suspect in connection with the carjacking. However, the victim, who suffered injuries to her wrist from being forcibly thrown to the ground, continues to experience pain two weeks later. The traumatic incident has left her feeling anxious and fearful, despite the suspect's arrest.

The woman who contacted 911 has expressed her disappointment in the lack of follow-up or explanation regarding the operator's refusal to send police to the scene. While the police have issued multiple apologies, no concrete actions have been taken to address the communication breakdown.

Authorities have stated that they are currently "looking into" the incident, but no further details have been provided. As the community reflects on this alarming incident, questions arise regarding the effectiveness and reliability of the emergency response system.

Milwaukee residents are hopeful that this unsettling event will serve as a catalyst for immediate improvements in the 911 system, ensuring that no citizen is denied emergency assistance when they need it most.

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