Midday gunfire cut through a business near 60th Street and Capitol Drive on Friday when a person walked in and opened fire, according to Milwaukee police. The 26-year-old victim was seriously wounded around noon and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Investigators say the suspect has not been identified as detectives continue to canvass the scene.
What police say
Milwaukee police say the gunman entered the business, fired a single shot and hit the 26-year-old, who was then taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The department confirmed the timing and key details to reporters while detectives collected evidence and interviewed witnesses, according to FOX6 News Milwaukee. Police have not released a description of the shooter and are still seeking information from the public.
How to report tips
Anyone with information, video or dashcam footage is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS (8477) or through the P3 Tips app, according to the Milwaukee Police Department. Tipsters are encouraged to include timestamps and locations with any footage they share to help investigators. For a plain-language guide to how anonymous tips and the P3 system work, see CBS58.
Local context
This midday shooting is the latest in a string of incidents local outlets have covered in recent weeks. Earlier this month, Hoodline reported an overnight shooting near 37th and North in Gunfire Erupts Near 37th. Reporting like that highlights how investigators now regularly rely on community video and witness accounts to identify suspects. Milwaukee police say detectives are continuing to canvas nearby businesses and review footage in the 60th and Capitol area as the investigation stays active.
