Police: Car crashes after passenger hit by gunfire near 48th & Burleigh

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a man was shot while riding in a car near 48th and Burleigh.

The shooting took place around 8 p.m. on Friday, December 11th.

According to police, a man was shot in the forearm while riding inside of a car which then crashed into a parked SUV.

Police say the driver of the car fled the scene on foot. There is no indication at this time that the driver was shot or injured in the crash.

46th & Burleigh scene



Police say the victim was taken to a hospital for treatment. He is expected to survive.

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