Two separate daylight shootings on Milwaukee’s north side Thursday, July 9, left a 27-year-old man dead and two others wounded, according to police. Investigators say a 15-year-old was shot near 24th Street and Burleigh Street shortly after noon, and a drive-by attack near 27th Street and Atkinson Avenue around 2 p.m. killed one man and sent a 22-year-old to the hospital.
What police say
Officers said they first responded to the scene near 24th and Burleigh, where the 15-year-old victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive. Later in the afternoon, people in a vehicle opened fire near 27th and Atkinson, hitting two men, according to FOX6. Police say the 27-year-old victim died after being taken to a hospital, while the 22-year-old suffered non-fatal injuries. Detectives say the two shootings appear to be unrelated as they continue their work on both cases.
Police seek tips and footage
Investigators are asking anyone who saw what happened, or who has cellphone or surveillance video, to contact the Milwaukee Police Department. The agency is directing people to its tip line and reporting channels, such as 414-935-7360, Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS and the P3 Tips app, according to the Milwaukee Police Department. Officers say canvassing at both scenes is ongoing as they search for witnesses and additional video.
Where this fits in the city's crime picture
The back-to-back shootings came just days after city officials released a midyear snapshot showing homicides and non-fatal shootings were down roughly 28 percent through July 5 compared with the same point last year. Local leaders have pointed to a mix of prevention programs and targeted enforcement as factors in the drop, while stressing that every shooting still gets full attention from detectives, according to killings plunge as shootings fall.
Investigation active
Milwaukee police say both investigations remain active, with detectives continuing to canvass nearby blocks for witnesses and video evidence. Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at 414-935-7360 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or through the P3 Tips app, according to the Milwaukee Police Department.
.jpg){kind=link}