Man comes to help women being robbed, ends up being shot himself

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are investigating a shooting that happened near Lyon and Van Buren shortly before 3 a.m. on Sunday, July 6th.

The incident began during a robbery in the 1500 block of N. Cass Street where two suspects took purses from a 30-year-woman and a 26-year-old woman.

A 24-year-old man heard the women calling for help and chased the suspects to the 700 block of E. Lyon Street where a struggle ensued.

One of the suspects shot the 24-year-old man during the struggle before both suspects fled.

The victim was conveyed to a hospital for treatment of what is believed to be a non-life threatening injury.

No arrests have been made.