Police: Male victim shot in the leg near 51st and North Avenue

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a male victim was shot in an incident occurring Thursday evening, February 19th near 51st and North Avenue.

It happened shortly before 5:30 p.m.

Police say the male victim of unknown age was shot in his leg. His injuries appear to be non life-threatening.

This shooting appears to have happened as the result of a robbery attempt.

No one is in custody.