Milwaukee New Year's Day shootings; 1 dead, 9 injured including boy

MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating at least five separate shootings that happened on New Year's Day.

One person was killed, and four people were wounded in the shootings – including a 9-year-old boy.

Sherman and Florist

Around 12:10 a.m., a 9-year-old boy was shot and taken to the hospital. He is expected to survive. The suspect has been identified, police said.

49th and Villard

A 29-year-old man was shot around 12:30 a.m. and taken to the hospital. He is expected to survive. Police are seeking unknown suspects. 

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20th and Locust

A 40-year-old man was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, police said, after an argument that unfolded around 1:15 a.m.

MPD continues to seek the unknown suspect in connection to the homicide.

62nd and Bobolink

Police said a 23-year-old man was shot around 2:45 a.m. and taken to the hospital. There, he was treated for serious injuries. Police are seeking unknown suspects.

Wisconsin and Plankinton

Around 7 a.m., a 33-year-old Milwaukee woman was shot and taken to the hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.

The shooting was the result of an argument, police said, and a 30-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested. Criminal charges will be referred to the district attorney's office.

46th and Locust

Around 1 p.m., a 21-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and arrived at a hospital for treatment. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. 

26th and Roosevelt

Just after 8 p.m., the victim was outside when shots were fired and was subsequently struck. The victim, a 38-year-old Milwaukee man, sustained non-fatal injuries. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. 

42nd and Capitol

Police say several individuals were involved in an argument when shots were fired just after 11 p.m.

A 25-year-old Milwaukee woman sustained life-threatening injuries. She was transported to the hospital for treatment and is in critical condition. A 37-year-old Milwaukee man sustained life-threatening injuries. He was transported to a hospital and is in critical condition. A 26-year-old Illinois man sustained life-threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital and is in stable condition. 

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MPD seeks info

Milwaukee police continue to seek suspects and/or information related to these shootings.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360; to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.

Acting mayor comments

Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson issued the following statement Saturday afternoon:

"We have started the New Year with an unacceptable continuation of the gun violence that marred 2021.  A nine-year-old was wounded, a forty-year-old was killed, and several others were seriously injured.

"This ongoing turmoil must end.  Milwaukee cannot sustain this continued level of violence.

"In the near future, I will finalize Milwaukee’s new public safety and violence reduction plan.  It will include prevention, intervention, and accountability for those perpetuating violence.

"There is no higher priority for my administration than reducing violence.  We can – and we must – break this cycle and return peace to our neighborhoods that have endured this scourge."