Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Attacked [View All]

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Source: 620AM WTMJ

By Nick Iannelli
WEST ALLIS - Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is in stable condition at the hospital after a suspect beat him with a pipe in West Allis.
Police say the mayor was walking away from the Wisconsin State Fair in the 8700 block of W. Orchard Street when he heard a woman cry for help. She was in a domestic dispute, being attacked by a man.

According to authorities, that's when Barrett pulled out a phone to call police, causing the suspect to run at Barrett with a metal pipe and beat him repeatedly in the head.

The suspect was able to get away and the mayor was brought to the hospital with head injuries. He was reportedly alert and talking.

The Milwaukee Police Department is now assisting West Allis police in finding the suspect. Authorities are calling the man a "known" suspect with a criminal record.

Read more: http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/53344777.html

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But good for him for stepping in against domestic violence.