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Shooting at Milwaukee Food Truck Sparks Manhunt as Owner and Community Remain Shaken

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Published on October 09, 2025
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A late-night shooting in Milwaukee left a food truck damaged and a man injured. According to FOX6Now, the incident occurred just after 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday near 82nd and Brown Deer, close to the old Northridge Mall. The owner of the El Taco Veloz food truck, Gonzalo Lopez, initially thought his truck had been vandalized before discovering bullet holes.

The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating the shooting. As reported by Urban Milwaukee, a 41-year-old victim arrived at a hospital with gunshot wounds. No suspects are in custody, and police are asking the public for information.

At the scene, WISN observed officers examining the food truck, which had at least one bullet hole in its window. The 31-year-old victim is expected to recover after being hospitalized.

Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or the P3 Tips app. The investigation remains ongoing.