A 39-year-old man was shot Sunday afternoon in the 4500 block of West Burleigh Street and taken to a local hospital, according to Milwaukee police. Detectives canvassed the neighborhood as they looked for surveillance footage, witnesses, and any leads that might point them to whoever pulled the trigger.
Police response and what we know
According to TMJ4, the Milwaukee Police Department is investigating the circumstances leading up to the shooting and has not released a suspect description. The outlet reports the victim was transported to a local hospital, and investigators are still urging anyone with information to speak up.
Burleigh corridor: recent pattern
Sunday’s shooting comes amid a string of incidents along the Burleigh corridor this month that local reporters and police have been tracking. Recent coverage, including a Hoodline report on a triple shooting spree, has highlighted multiple shootings near Burleigh in July.
How to help investigators
Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS. Per the Milwaukee Police Department, tips may also be submitted anonymously through the P3 Tips app or via the department’s online tip pages.
