A late-night burst of gunfire near 10th and Atkinson in Milwaukee left one person dead and another wounded Friday, according to police. Officers were called to the area shortly before midnight and found a 38-year-old who was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 35-year-old was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. The Milwaukee Police Department has opened an investigation and is asking anyone who knows what happened to come forward.
According to FOX6 News Milwaukee, the department said the shooting happened at about 11:50 p.m. near the intersection, and investigators were still processing the scene late into the night. The station reports that MPD provided the details directly to FOX6 as detectives canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses and evidence.
Police seek tips from the public
Detectives are urging anyone with information to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360, or to remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS. Those are the same numbers the department routinely lists in public notices, and officials also encourage people to use the P3 Tips app. For examples of how the department shares those contacts in other cases, see the Milwaukee Police Department press releases.
Atkinson corridor has seen repeated shootings
The stretch around Atkinson Avenue has been the scene of multiple shootings in recent years, according to local reporting and police data, a pattern that residents and officials say has eroded safety in parts of the city. Recent coverage has documented separate incidents near Atkinson and nearby streets, highlighting ongoing worries about late-night gun violence in the area. Reporting by WISN and TMJ4 outlines earlier shootings and police responses along the corridor.
Investigation remains active
Detectives have not released any information about possible suspects or a motive, and no arrests had been reported as of the initial police notification, according to FOX6 News Milwaukee. Officials again stressed that anyone with information should contact the Milwaukee Police tip line or Crime Stoppers as the investigation continues.
