Police: Three people shot in separate incidents; one an attempted burglary
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three non-fatal shootings that happened on Sunday, May 15th.
The first happened around 10:00 a.m. near 68th and Hadley.
Police say a burglar was attempting to break into a home when someone inside the home shot the suspect.
The male shooting victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Police are investigating.
The second shooting happened near 35th and Hadley on Sunday night.
Police said a 25-year-old man was shot in the neck around 8:45 p.m.
Police say two people were engaged in a verbal argument when one person pulled out a gun and shot the other. The victim was taken to the hospital by the Milwaukee Fire Department and is being treated for a serious gunshot wound.
The third shooting happened around 10:00 p.m. near 6th and Greenfield.
Police say the victim was walking when two suspects approached him, possibly to rob him. A struggle ensued and at some point the victim was shot.
The victim conveyed himself to the hospital, where he was being treated for a non-life threatening injury.
MPD continues to seek suspects.
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