A 20-year-old survived a close call early Wednesday when gunfire grazed him near 14th Street and Harrison Avenue on Milwaukee’s south side, police said. The wound was described as a graze, and the victim declined medical attention at the scene. Investigators say the shooting happened at about 12:22 a.m., and detectives are now working to piece together what led up to the incident.
What police say
According to FOX6 Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Police Department confirmed the victim’s age, the location near 14th and Harrison, and the time of the shooting. MPD said the circumstances remain under review as detectives continue their investigation.
Police are asking anyone with information to call the department’s tip line at 414-935-7360. Those who want to remain anonymous can reach out through Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app, avenues investigators say can still make a difference even when the victim walks away without hospital care.
Citywide context
The late-night gunfire comes as Milwaukee continues to wrestle with stubbornly high levels of serious violence. Wisconsin Public Radio reported that city homicides climbed to 142 in 2025, even as nonfatal shootings declined, underscoring how interpersonal conflicts can still turn deadly. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel recently reported a fatal downtown shooting on Feb. 28 near the Deer District, a high-profile case that has kept concerns about gun violence in the spotlight into early 2026.
How to help
Officials are urging anyone who was near 14th Street and Harrison Avenue around 12:22 a.m., heard gunfire, or captured anything on video or photos to contact investigators. FOX6 Milwaukee highlighted MPD’s tip line at 414-935-7360, as well as the anonymous reporting options through Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS and the P3 Tips app for those who prefer not to give their name.
