A drive along Milwaukee’s north side turned deadly yesterday afternoon when a 48-year-old driver was shot while behind the wheel near 41st Street and Lancaster Avenue. After the gunfire, the vehicle spun out, slammed into multiple parked cars and came to a stop. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 44-year-old passenger was taken to a nearby hospital with non-fatal injuries.
What police say
According to FOX6 Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Police Department said the shooting happened around 3:17 p.m. on Friday. Investigators told the station they believe an argument led up to the gunfire. The driver, identified as a 48-year-old, then lost control of the vehicle and struck several unoccupied parked cars before being pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the 44-year-old passenger survived and was taken to a local hospital with non-fatal injuries.
How to help investigators
Detectives say the case is still very much active and they are asking for the public’s help. Anyone with information or video is urged to call Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360, or remain anonymous by contacting Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or using the P3 Tips app, as noted by CBS58. Neighbors and drivers who were in the area are being asked to check doorbell cameras and dash-cam footage and share anything that might give detectives a clearer look at what happened.
Intersection's recent history
The area around 41st and Lancaster has seen serious violence before. In December, Milwaukee police asked for the public’s help identifying suspects in a homicide near the same intersection, according to TMJ4. That earlier call for tips underscores how often investigators lean on community information to move shooting cases forward in this pocket of the city.
Investigation ongoing
The Milwaukee Police Department said it is actively working to track down those responsible and is following up on leads, per FOX6 Milwaukee. No arrests have been announced, and authorities are again urging anyone who knows something to speak up and contact investigators as soon as possible.
