A Monday afternoon burst of gunfire on Milwaukee’s northwest side left a 39-year-old man in the hospital and sent detectives combing through a neighborhood near 46th Street and Hope Avenue for clues.
Police said the man’s injuries were considered non-life-threatening, but the shooting was serious enough that officers quickly taped off part of the intersection while detectives canvassed the area and spoke with anyone who might have seen or heard something. No arrests have been reported, and investigators say the search for whoever pulled the trigger is very much ongoing.
What happened
Gunfire was reported around 1:19 p.m. Monday, and the victim, a 39-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital, according to FOX6 Milwaukee. The outlet reported that his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
Police said they are looking for unknown suspects. As of Monday, they had not released any description of who might be responsible, leaving neighbors with more questions than answers.
Police response
According to the Milwaukee Police Department Office of Public Relations (MPD PIO), detectives stayed on scene to collect physical evidence and continue interviews with witnesses. Officers urged residents to save any security camera footage or cellphone video from around the time of the shooting, since even small details could help the case.
Anyone with information is asked to call the department’s tip line at 414-935-7360. Tipsters who want to stay anonymous can use Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or send information through the P3 Tips app.
Neighborhood context
Monday’s shooting adds to a recent run of violence on Milwaukee’s north side, including an earlier fatal shooting this month at Appleton and Chambers. Broadcasters such as WISN have also highlighted a cluster of violent incidents around the Hope and Hampton corridor, underscoring the ongoing challenges residents and officers say they are trying to confront.
How to help
Milwaukee Police are again asking anyone who saw or recorded anything near 46th and Hope on Monday afternoon to step forward. Information can be shared directly with MPD at 414-935-7360 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or the P3 Tips app, as noted by MPD and local reporting.
Investigators stress that preserving any video, photos, or firsthand accounts from the time of the shooting can be critical as they piece together what happened and work to identify whoever is responsible.
