Two men were wounded in a double non-fatal shooting Saturday night on Milwaukee’s north side, as gunfire broke out along the 5400 block of W. Fond du Lac Avenue. The victims, ages 35 and 39, were taken to a local hospital for treatment, and police said their injuries were not immediately believed to be life-threatening. Officers kept the area taped off as they launched an investigation and called for witnesses to speak up.
According to TMJ4, detectives are still working to piece together what led up to the shooting and are trying to identify a suspect. The outlet reports that both men were transported to a nearby hospital for medical care as investigators fanned out to collect evidence.
Police Request Tips
The Milwaukee Police Department is urging anyone who saw or recorded anything to contact investigators. The department’s public guidance lays out several ways to do that, including calling the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS, or submitting an anonymous tip through the P3 Tips app or portal, according to the department’s MPD contact page. Officials emphasize that even anonymous tips and home security video can help confirm other evidence and point them toward a suspect.
Fond du Lac Corridor Context
This stretch of Fond du Lac Avenue has been no stranger to gunfire this spring. It was the site of an April fatal shooting highlighted in Hoodline’s Teen Gunned Down coverage, which, along with other local reporting, has kept a spotlight on the corridor. In response, police have at times stepped up weekend patrols and rolled out targeted operations aimed at tamping down gun incidents in hotspot blocks.
What Investigators Are Saying
Investigators say the case is very much active. According to TMJ4, detectives are canvassing the neighborhood, reviewing video, and following up on tips as they arrive. No arrests have been announced. This story will be updated if police release more details or identify a suspect.
