A 13-year-old boy was wounded in a shooting Friday night on Milwaukee’s south side near South 6th Street and West Lapham Boulevard, according to police. The gunfire broke out shortly after 9 p.m., and the teen was taken to a hospital for treatment while officers started looking for suspect or suspects. The investigation remains ongoing.
Police details
According to CBS 58, officers responded to the scene shortly after 9 p.m. and the victim was transported to a hospital. Police have not announced any arrests and are still searching for those involved.
Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS, or to use the P3 Tips app, as listed in the CBS 58 report.
Another teen shot earlier this week
In a separate non-fatal shooting earlier in the week, another 13-year-old was injured on the 1300 block of West Atkinson Avenue, according to Urban Milwaukee. In an April 15 press release, Milwaukee Police said they were seeking unknown suspect or suspects in that case as well.
The back-to-back incidents underscore repeated cases this month in which young teens have been caught up in Milwaukee gun violence, as highlighted by Urban Milwaukee.
MPD messaging and next steps
The Milwaukee Police Department’s public information pages show multiple press releases this month addressing shootings and community safety. The department has urged residents to secure firearms and to share tips with investigators, according to the department’s press releases page.
Detectives say they will continue canvassing the neighborhood around South 6th Street and West Lapham Boulevard and following leads as the investigation proceeds. Investigators are again asking anyone with information about Friday’s shooting to contact Milwaukee Police or Crime Stoppers and to submit tips through the P3 Tips app, as reported by CBS 58.
