Gunfire shattered the quiet on Milwaukee’s northwest side early Tuesday when a 48-year-old man was shot near 46th Street and Fiebrantz Avenue around 4 a.m., according to police. He was taken to a hospital for treatment, and detectives are still trying to piece together what led up to the attack.
Police Say Victim Hospitalized, Shooter Still On The Run
As reported by FOX6 Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Police Department said the victim, a 48-year-old man, was shot in the area of 46th and Fiebrantz shortly after 4 a.m. Investigators have not released any description of a suspect, and the case remains active while officers work to track down whoever pulled the trigger.
How To Reach Investigators
Milwaukee police are asking anyone who saw or heard anything, or who has video from the area, to contact the department at 414-935-7360. Anonymous tips can be shared with Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS (8477) or through the P3 Tips app, consistent with guidance from the Milwaukee Police Department. Officials say those details, even small ones, can make a difference for detectives trying to solve the case.
Northwest Side On Edge After Recent Violence
The shooting adds to a string of incidents on Milwaukee’s northwest side this month, including a mid March incident at 46th and Hope where gunfire erupted and left a man hospitalized. Community leaders and police have urged residents to hang on to any photos or surveillance footage that might help investigators identify suspects in these cases.
Anyone with information about Tuesday’s shooting is asked to contact Milwaukee police at the numbers above or reach out to Crime Stoppers. Detectives say they are continuing to follow leads and will share more details as the investigation develops.
