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Milwaukee Mourning, Two Dead in Separate Overnight Shootings, Police Seek Leads

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Published on October 02, 2024
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Two fatal shootings rocked Milwaukee's early hours on Wednesday, with police responding to scenes just hours apart. The first incident, as reported by WISN, occurred shortly after 2:00 A.M. near the intersection of 12th Street and Juneau Avenue. Authorities have confirmed the death of a 41-year-old victim, who succumbed to gunshot wounds at the scene.

As the city slept, another shooting claimed a life before the break of dawn near 51st Street and Washington Boulevard. Details surrounding the second victim and the circumstances of the shooting were sparse, with Milwaukee Police Department withholding information pending further investigation, according to a FOX6 News report.

As for the first incident, no suspects have been detained or identified. The Milwaukee Police Department has put out a call to the public, urging anyone with information to come forward. They can be reached at (414) 935-7360 or tips can be anonymously submitted by contacting Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or online through the P3 Tips service, as highlighted in the CBS 58 coverage.