A 23-year-old man was shot Wednesday evening near 11th Street and Locust Street in Milwaukee and was taken to a hospital for treatment, according to police. The Milwaukee Police Department said the shooting happened at about 6:30 p.m. The circumstances leading up to the gunfire remain under investigation, and no arrests have been reported.
Police Seeking Tips
According to FOX6 Milwaukee, police confirmed the victim showed up at a local hospital after the shooting. Investigators are asking anyone who might have seen or heard anything to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360, or to submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or through the P3 Tips system.
Summer Patrols And Gun-Violence Efforts
The shooting occurred as the Milwaukee Police Department continues its annual Operation Summer Guardian, a summer initiative that increases patrols and community outreach in neighborhoods identified as gun-violence hot spots. MPD launched this year’s deployment in May, with operations scheduled to run through September, according to the Milwaukee Police Department.
How To Report Information
Anyone with information about Wednesday’s shooting is urged to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360, or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS, or to send a tip through the P3 Tips app, per FOX6 Milwaukee. Police say they are still working to identify a suspect and have released few details as the investigation continues.
