Three teenagers, ages 16, 15 and 13, were wounded in a Monday night shooting in Milwaukee, according to police. All three were taken to a Milwaukee hospital with gunshot wounds and were receiving treatment there.
Police said the gunfire broke out near Herbert and Hampton avenues, and officers also responded to an additional scene near 87th and Herbert. The victims made it to the hospital on their own with gunshot wounds, and as of the latest reports no arrests had been made, according to WISN.
Police Seek Tips
Investigators are now asking anyone who saw or heard anything to come forward. Witnesses are urged to call the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360 or contact Milwaukee County Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the P3 Tips app, TMJ4 reports.
Summer Violence And Prevention
This latest shooting involving teenagers adds to a troubling string of incidents this summer in which young people have been caught in the crossfire, renewing calls from city leaders and community groups for expanded youth programs and outreach. Local reporting and officials say those prevention efforts are being stepped up, Spectrum News found.
Milwaukee police continue to investigate the triple shooting. As of the most recent updates, no arrests had been announced, and detectives are still asking anyone with information to come forward. The department has not released additional details about a possible motive or any suspect descriptions, according to WISN.
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