A 16-year-old is in critical condition following a shooting that occurred in Milwaukee's Capitol Heights neighborhood on Monday evening. The incident took place around 6:10 p.m. near 23rd and Capitol, with local law enforcement promptly responding to the scene. The teen was transported to a hospital, receiving care for life-threatening injuries, as reported by FOX6Now.
Milwaukee Police have taken a suspect into custody at the location of the incident. An investigation into the shooting is currently underway, as officials work to uncover the events that led to the violence. Sources such as TMJ4 confirm that the area of 2300 block of W. Capitol Drive became a crime scene shortly after the gunfire was reported.
The city's authorities are appealing to the public for assistance with any information pertaining to the shooting. Individuals who have knowledge related to the incident are encouraged to step forward and can contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360. For those seeking to remain anonymous, there's an option to reach out to Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app, as noted by WISN.
