A quiet Saturday morning in Milwaukee's Washington Park neighborhood was interrupted by gunfire when a 25-year-old was shot and wounded near 38th and Cherry, authorities said. Police were called to the scene around 8:40 a.m., and the victim was taken to a hospital for treatment. The investigation remains active, and as of the initial release, officials had not announced any arrests, as eported by FOX 6 Milwaukee.
What police say
According to FOX6 Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Police Department said investigators have not yet determined a motive in the shooting. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call MPD at 414-935-7360. Tipsters who want to stay anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app. Police did not release a suspect description in the initial information shared with media.
Other incidents near Washington Park this month
The shooting comes amid a run of gun-related calls in the blocks around Washington Park in recent days. On Jan. 15, WISN reported officers responding to early-morning gunfire at 35th and Walnut, and later noted that the medical examiner ruled the death in that case a suicide. In a separate incident on Jan. 13, CBS58 reported a fatal shooting near 38th and North.
How to help investigators
The Milwaukee Police Department’s website outlines several ways to submit tips, including an online “Submit A Tip” form and a non-emergency number for the public. Residents can call the non-emergency line at 414-933-4444 and follow links to Crime Stoppers or the P3 Tips app through the department’s site to share anonymous leads. Anyone with video, photos, or other information connected to Saturday’s shooting is urged to contact detectives so investigators can piece together what happened.
Police say the probe is ongoing and that they will release more details as they become available. Anyone with information is asked to reach out to MPD or Crime Stoppers to assist the investigation.
