A late-night house party near 22nd and Center in Milwaukee ended with a 20-year-old man in the hospital after he was shot early Saturday, according to police. Authorities said his injuries are considered non-life-threatening. The shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. following an argument at the gathering, information the Milwaukee Police Department provided to FOX6 Milwaukee. Officers responded to the scene and are continuing to investigate, asking anyone who witnessed the incident or knows what happened to come forward.
Party Violence Follows Other Late-Night Incidents
This latest shooting adds to a troubling pattern of late-night party violence in Milwaukee. WISN recently highlighted concerns on a Bay View block where gunfire broke out after a party spilled into the street. TMJ4 has also reported on other house party shootings that left multiple people wounded, fueling anxiety among neighbors who say they are tired of waking up to crime scene tape and shell casings.
How To Help
Police said they are actively searching for whoever is responsible and urged anyone with information to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can submit tips to Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or through the P3 Tips app, according to FOX6 Milwaukee.
