A violent stretch on Sunday left three people wounded in separate shootings across Milwaukee, with two of the incidents unfolding within about 40 minutes of each other as detectives searched for suspects, according to police.
According to WISN, the first shooting happened around 4:20 p.m. near Fond du Lac Avenue and Wright Street, where a 36-year-old person was shot. Just before 5 p.m., officers responded to the area of 3rd Street and Concordia Avenue for a second scene, where a 27-year-old was shot. Both victims were taken to area hospitals. A third shooting was reported later Sunday near 29th Street and Elder Wallace Drive, and police said all three incidents remain under investigation as they look for suspects.
Scenes Stretched Investigators Across the City
FOX6 Milwaukee also reported on the Fond du Lac and Wright Street shooting, noting that police laid out the initial timeline and urged anyone with information to step up. Tips can be called in to the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS, according to local authorities.
Part of a Recent Pattern
Local outlets have tracked several single-day clusters of isolated shootings in recent weeks, leaving detectives juggling multiple active scenes while they review footage and witness accounts, according to single-day clusters of shootings. That reporting highlights the strain on investigators and a renewed push from officials for community tips.
Milwaukee police said they are reviewing witness accounts and any available video as they continue searching for suspects, according to WISN. Authorities are still asking for the public's help as the investigations move forward.
