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MILWAUKEE ( WISN ) -- Milwaukee police released dashcam video showing an off-duty officer shooting and killing Elijah Wilks after Wilks' family called for its early release.

The confrontation occurred between Elijah Wilks and an off-duty Milwaukee Police Department officer Thursday at 49th Street and Mill Road in Milwaukee, where 26-year-old Wilks died after an exchange of gunfire with the officer.

Milwaukee police typically release video to the public within 15 days of a shooting, per department policy. This release happened roughly four days after the shooting. Milwaukee Police say they released the video "in the interest of transparency."

The family called the shooting justified and wanted the video released because they believe it shows everyt

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