"It's concerning:" Gunshots fired into Milwaukee fire station on the city's north side

MILWAUKEE -- At least six gunshots were fired into Milwaukee Fire Station 13 near 30th and Locust around 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17th. At least one went through a window.

Milwaukee Fire Station 13

Police are investigating whether the shooting was targeted or random.

"Just heard the bang, bang, bang, bang," said Dave Childs, neighbor.

Neighbor Dave Childs was inside his home at the time of the shooting -- later learning the fire station was hit.

"Those guys are there for us. I can't understand why they targeted the firehouse unless it was something personal," said Childs.

Bullet markers line the side of the building. Luckily, no one was hurt.

Gunshots fired at Fire Station 13, Milwaukee

"We're very fortunate no one was sitting there, standing there, walking, passing through when those rounds came through," said Assistant Chief Gerard Washington, Milwaukee Fire Department. "It's interesting someone would want to see harm come to us and it's actually disheartening."

The station is located next to a busy playground and homes. Assistant Fire Chief Gerard Washington keeps thinking about the what-ifs.

"Someone could've seriously been hurt," said Chief Gerard.

For now, the station is temporarily closed as the investigation continues. And for the firefighters who risk their lives every day, reflecting on what happened.

Gunshots fired at Fire Station 13, Milwaukee

"We have a very dangerous job. We take great pride in what we do and we're professionals and the thought of someone possibly wanting to hurt one of my members, it's concerning," said Gerard.

Engine Company 13, which normally is located at Fire Station 13, will respond from Fire Station 5, (1313 W. Reservoir Ave.) effective Saturday.

It is unclear where Milwaukee Fire Station 13 will reopen.

Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan released a statement on the shooting: