Two people were wounded late Saturday night when gunfire broke out near the intersection of N. 66th Street and W. Chambers Street on Milwaukee's northwest side, according to police. The shooting happened just after 11 p.m. and left both victims with non-life-threatening injuries. A 37-year-old victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment, while the second victim was treated at the scene.
Shooting Details
Milwaukee police officers responded to the area and found two people suffering from gunshot wounds, according to FOX6 Milwaukee. Detectives canvassed the neighborhood, spoke with witnesses and began reviewing any available video as part of the investigation. Police did not release any suspect description in their initial update.
Police Ask For Tips
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS, according to the Milwaukee Police Department's public contact information (Milwaukee Police Department). The department's Violent Crimes Division is urging residents who may have captured video or witnessed the shooting to preserve that information for investigators. As of the initial briefing, no arrests had been announced and the investigation remained active.
Where This Fits In The City's Trends
The late-night shooting comes as Milwaukee continues to wrestle with gun violence. Police investigated 142 homicides in 2025, according to WISN 12, even as other categories of violent crime declined. City leaders and police officials have pointed to intimate conflicts and the availability of firearms as factors in the homicide tally. Investigators in this latest case again urged anyone with information, including video or photos, to come forward and stressed that such evidence can be crucial to moving the case forward.
