A quiet Wednesday evening on the 7500 block of Granville Road turned chaotic when a 50-year-old man was shot and wounded, according to Milwaukee police. Officers were called to the scene at about 7:45 p.m., and the victim was taken to a local hospital to be treated for gunshot injuries that authorities describe as non-fatal. Investigators say they are still working to piece together what led up to the gunfire and are searching for unknown suspect or suspects.
In a press release submitted to Urban Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Police Department confirmed the time and location of the shooting, along with the victim's age, and noted that detectives are continuing to seek information on the person or people responsible. The release urges anyone with details to call the department's tip line at (414) 935-7360. Those who want to remain anonymous are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips mobile app.
Police Summer Effort
The shooting arrives as the department rolls out its Operation Summer Guardian program, which combines extra patrols with community outreach in neighborhoods identified as gun-violence hot spots. As outlined by the Milwaukee Police Department, the initiative centers on prevention, pulling illegal firearms off the street and encouraging residents to share tips that could help head off future violence.
How To Help
Police are asking anyone with information about the Granville Road shooting, no matter how minor it may seem, to call Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360. Tipsters who prefer to stay anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or submit a tip through the P3 Tips app. Crime Stoppers says its system allows for two-way anonymous communication and may offer rewards for information that leads to an arrest.
