Gunfire on Milwaukee's south side Friday night left a 2-month-old baby and a 28-year-old adult wounded near 8th Street and Arthur Avenue, according to police. The shooting happened just after 9 p.m., and both victims were taken to a hospital, where they were reported to be recovering, police said.
Milwaukee police believe the violence started with an argument and say they are searching for known suspect or suspects, as reported by WISN. Anyone with information is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or through the P3 Tips app. No arrests were listed in the report.
Citywide trend: non-fatal shootings down so far this year
The shooting comes as the Milwaukee Police Department reports a year-to-date decline in non-fatal shootings. Data from the department's Quarter 1 review shows non-fatal shootings fell to 80 incidents in the first quarter, a 27% drop from 110 in the same period last year, while Part I crimes fell 8% overall. The figures are detailed in the Milwaukee Police Department Quarter 1 Review.
How to help investigators
Police are asking anyone who saw the shooting or has video from the area to contact detectives at 414-935-7360. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or via the P3 Tips app, according to WISN. Investigators say they are pursuing leads and continuing to search for the known suspects.
