A Sunday afternoon on Milwaukee's north side turned violent when a 14-year-old was shot near Armitage and Fond du Lac, according to police. The nonfatal shooting happened around 3:22 p.m., and the teen was taken to a local hospital for treatment while officers began searching for whoever pulled the trigger.
What police say
In a press release cited by Urban Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Police Department said the shooting took place on the 6400 block of W. Fond du Lac Ave around 3:22 p.m. on May 31. The 14-year-old was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment, and investigators are still working to determine what led up to the gunfire. Police say they are looking for unknown suspect or suspects and are asking anyone with information to contact them.
Police asking for tips
As reported by FOX6 News Milwaukee, investigators are asking anyone with information about the shooting to call Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360. Tipsters who want to stay anonymous can reach Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app. According to the station, detectives are reviewing video and witness statements, and they are urging neighbors with doorbell or dash-cam footage to share it with authorities.
Violence along the corridor
The Armitage and Fond du Lac stretch has seen trouble before. In April, a man was shot and killed near the same intersection, according to TMJ4. The earlier deadly shooting of a 40-year-old man highlighted existing concerns about public safety in the area, and community groups have repeatedly pressed residents to share tips and footage with police. This latest case is likely to keep those concerns front and center.
How neighbors can help
Residents can submit tips directly to the Milwaukee Police tip line or through the city’s online tools, which outline options for anonymous reporting, including the P3 Tips app, according to the Milwaukee Police Department. Police are asking anyone with video or photos from the area to preserve that material and contact investigators so it can be reviewed. Officers say every tip, no matter how small it might seem, can help move a case forward.
