A 26-year-old man was shot Friday night near the intersection of Teutonia Avenue and Locust Street on Milwaukee's north side, briefly turning the busy cross streets into a crime scene. Police say he was taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening, and detectives are now working to piece together what happened while asking anyone who saw or recorded something to come forward.
What police say
According to FOX6 Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Police Department said the shooting happened around 9:10 p.m. Friday. The 26-year-old was struck in the area of Teutonia and Locust and then transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries described as non-life-threatening. Investigators have not released a suspect description or a possible motive.
Police seeking tips
Detectives are asking anyone with information to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360. Those who want to stay anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS. The Milwaukee Police Department lists those numbers, along with the P3 Tips app, as ways to send in videos or anonymous tips, and officials say even small details can help move a case forward.
Nearby history
This intersection has seen shootings before, and FOX6 covered a December 2023 shooting near Teutonia and Locust that left one person wounded. Local reporting has also tracked other north-side incidents in recent weeks, underscoring recurring safety concerns for both neighbors and businesses. Earlier this month, two north-side shootings overnight were documented. Police say tips, even small ones, are often crucial to moving investigations forward.
