A pre-dawn burst of gunfire on Milwaukee’s 2500 block of N. 38th Street left one person wounded early Saturday, sending detectives scrambling for answers as they searched for whoever pulled the trigger. The victim, described by investigators as a 30-year-old, was taken to a local hospital for treatment while officers locked down the scene and started the slow, methodical work of figuring out what happened.
What police say
According to TMJ4, Milwaukee police said the victim was transported to a hospital and that officers are looking for unknown suspects. The department has not released further details about how the shooting unfolded or whether anyone has been taken into custody, and investigators are urging anyone who knows something to step forward.
Where the numbers stand
Citywide, the broader trend tells a slightly more hopeful story even as cases like this keep detectives busy. Per the Milwaukee Police Department's Quarter 1 Review, non-fatal shootings dropped about 27% year over year, with 80 incidents in the first quarter compared with 110 during the same period last year. Police say tips and video from residents remain crucial ingredients in turning those raw numbers into solved cases.
How to help
If you saw anything or have video, police ask that you call Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or submit anonymous leads through the P3 Tips service. The department emphasized that even short, high-resolution clips from phones or doorbell cameras can be especially useful to investigators. The request for tips and the contact information were reported by TMJ4.
