A domestic fight on Milwaukee's north side turned into gunfire Tuesday morning, sending a 25-year-old to the hospital and leaving a 36-year-old woman under arrest, according to police.
Officers were called to the 2300 block of N. 16th Street around 8:40 a.m., where they found the 25-year-old victim with non-fatal injuries. The person was taken to a nearby hospital, and officers took a 36-year-old woman into custody at the scene.
In a press release shared via Urban Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Police Department said the shooting grew out of a domestic dispute and confirmed the ages of both the victim and the suspect. The department said the suspect was arrested and that "Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office." Investigators did not release information on a possible motive or any weapons recovered.
Domestic violence trends in Wisconsin
Statewide numbers put the risks of these kinds of incidents in stark relief. End Domestic Abuse Wisconsin's 2024 Homicide Report recorded 110 domestic and family violence deaths in 2024 and found that firearms were the most common weapon in those killings. Advocates have warned that cuts to victim services, combined with already strained local resources, may make it harder to stop volatile arguments from turning deadly.
How police are responding
Milwaukee police have pointed to domestic incidents as a significant driver of non-fatal shootings across the city. The department's 2025 Violent Crime Reduction Plan, outlined in a report from the Milwaukee Police Department, calls for data-driven patrols and community reporting to disrupt those patterns. The plan details district-level crime analytics, partnerships and outreach efforts that police say are aimed at cutting down on repeat violence.
Legal next steps
According to the Milwaukee Police Department's statement shared via Urban Milwaukee, criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for review. Prosecutors will decide whether to file charges and what those charges will be. Police have not released additional details about the case.
How to help
Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360. To remain anonymous, tipsters can call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app, according to the department. Officials urged neighbors who might have video or other helpful details to share them with investigators as the case moves forward.
