A pre-dawn burst of gunfire on Milwaukee's northwest side left a 33-year-old man wounded near 40th Street and Clarke Street early Wednesday, and police say the investigation is just getting started. The shooting was reported around 1:17 a.m., and the victim was taken to a hospital for treatment, according to authorities. No arrests have been announced.
What Police Say
Officers responding to a report of shots fired found the injured 33-year-old near 40th and Clarke, according to FOX6 Milwaukee, which reports the information came from the Milwaukee Police Department. Detectives told the station they are searching for unknown suspects and want anyone who knows what happened to contact them.
Where This Fits in the City's Numbers
The incident comes as Milwaukee officials note an overall drop in non-fatal shootings, even while individual cases continue to occupy detectives. According to the Milwaukee Police Department's Quarter 1 review, non-fatal shootings were down roughly 27% year over year through the end of March, though the department says each new case still requires significant investigative work.
How to Help
Anyone with information about Wednesday's shooting is asked to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360. To remain anonymous, tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS, according to FOX6 Milwaukee. Investigators are also encouraging neighbors with surveillance or dash-cam video from the area to share it with police to help identify potential suspects.
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