Afternoon gunfire rattled the 9600 block of West Fond du Lac Avenue on Saturday, leaving a 25-year-old wounded and Milwaukee police searching for answers. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment, and while the injuries are considered nonfatal, detectives say the shooter is still on the loose as they sort out what led up to the violence.
What Police Are Saying
According to TMJ4, the Milwaukee Police Department reported that the shooting happened on the 9600 block of W. Fond du Lac Avenue and confirmed that a 25-year-old victim was taken to a nearby hospital. Investigators are still working to piece together what sparked the gunfire, and officers are looking for a suspect who has not yet been identified.
How To Share Tips
The City of Milwaukee’s police tip page outlines several ways to share information, including an anonymous online form and options for non-emergency investigative tips, according to City of Milwaukee. The Violent Crimes Division lists (414) 935-7360 as a contact number, and Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips at 414-224-TIPS or through the P3 Tips app.
Fond du Lac Corridor Context
The 9600 block shooting is the latest in a string of incidents along the Fond du Lac corridor, which has seen multiple shootings this spring. As local outlet two men were wounded on the 5400 block of W. Fond du Lac Avenue on June 21, and earlier coverage documented an April fatal shooting in the same stretch.
Police say the investigation into Saturday’s shooting remains active and no arrests have been announced. Anyone with video or information is urged to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS, according to City of Milwaukee.
