Dash cam footage released by the Milwaukee Police Department on Monday shows the moments leading up to an officer-involved shooting that left 26-year-old Elijah Wilkes dead .

Around 8:25 a.m. Thursday, an off-duty MPD officer on his way to work was involved in a minor vehicle accident in the 4800 block of West Mill Road.

The dash cam footage shows a vehicle cutting the officer off in a construction zone. Both drivers pulled over and got out of their vehicles. As they were assessing the damage, Wilkes can be seen striking the officer in the face with a gun.

MPD released video of officer involved shooting

The officer then drew what was later determined to be his department-issued firearm, and the two exchanged gunfire, with Wilkes being struck.

Wilkes was pronounced dead at the scene.

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