A Wednesday night shooting near North 87th Street and West Congress Street left one person dead and another wounded, according to Milwaukee police. The gunfire broke out around 7 p.m. on March 11. A 31-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 39-year-old was taken to a local hospital with injuries. Detectives are still searching for a suspect, as reported by FOX6 Milwaukeehttps://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-shootings-wednesday-031126.
What Police Say
According to FOX6 Milwaukee, officers responded to reports of shots fired and found two victims near 87th and Congress. The station reports the 31-year-old victim died at the scene and the 39-year-old was transported to a hospital for treatment. Police have not announced any arrests and say the investigation is active.
Investigators on the Scene
Milwaukee Police detectives worked the scene into the night, canvassing neighbors and collecting evidence while officers interviewed witnesses. The department often asks residents to preserve home-security and phone video that might show what happened, per the Milwaukee Police Department Office of Public Relations. Investigators say follow-up interviews and detailed processing of the area are ongoing as they try to piece together a clear timeline.
Violence in Context
The shooting adds to a troubling stretch of gun violence in the city. Milwaukee recorded 142 homicides in 2025, up about 8% from 2024, according to reporting by Wisconsin Public Radio as carried on Urban Milwaukee. City officials have said the rise will require a mix of law-enforcement efforts and community-focused prevention work.
How to Help
Anyone with information about Wednesday’s shooting is asked to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS (414-224-8477), or to submit an anonymous tip through the P3 Tips app, FOX6 Milwaukee reported. Police are urging residents to check door-bell and security-camera footage from Wednesday evening and to share anything that could help identify the shooter. The investigation remains active and police say they will release more information as it becomes available.
