A north side Milwaukee block turned into an active crime scene Thursday afternoon when a shooting ended with a vehicle in a front yard and a 23-year-old fighting for life at the hospital.
Police were called to the area near 40th and Vienna around 3:30 p.m. Medics rushed the victim to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, and a minivan was left in a home's yard, wrapped in crime-scene tape as detectives worked the scene.
Police Say Victim Was Shot While Inside Car
According to WISN, Milwaukee police said investigators were called to the area around 3:30 p.m. Thursday and that the 23-year-old was inside a car when they were shot. Medics took the victim to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
WISN also reports that a station photojournalist captured crime-scene tape surrounding a minivan that had crashed into a front yard. As of the latest update, police had not made any arrests.
Investigation Continues As Police Seek Tips
Milwaukee police say the investigation is ongoing and they have not publicly identified any suspects. The department outlines how to submit a tip online and directs residents to Milwaukee Crime Stoppers for anonymous information on the Milwaukee Police Department website. Investigators have not released a possible motive or any suspect descriptions.
Unanswered Questions Linger
Key details remain unclear, including who pulled the trigger and what led to the crash that left the minivan in the yard. Authorities are still working to piece together the chain of events.
WISN updated its story Thursday evening and is among the local outlets tracking new information from police. We will update this article as officials release additional details or announce any arrests.
