5 separate shootings in Milwaukee; 1 dead, 4 wounded
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police are investigating five separate shooting incidents that happened Sunday night, Aug. 29 and Monday morning, Aug. 30. One person is dead and four are wounded as a result of the shootings.
The first shooting happened around 10:25 p.m. near 25th and Auer. The victim, a 17-year-old Milwaukee boy, sustained a non-life threatening injury. The victim arrived at a local hospital. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Milwaukee police continue to seek unknown suspects at this time.
The second shooting happened around 10:26 p.m. near Villard and Fond du Lac. The victim, a 15-year-old Milwaukee boy, sustained a serious gunshot injury. The victim was transported to a local hospital. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are the result of an attempted robbery. Milwaukee police have a suspect in custody.
The third shooting happened around 12:05 a.m. near Appleton and Lancaster. The victim was found at a different location and appears to be between 18-23 years old. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Milwaukee police continue to seek unknown suspects at this time.
The fourth shooting happened around 2:20 a.m. near 64th and Florist. The victim, a 35-year-old Milwaukee man, sustained non-life threatening injuries. The circumstances leading up to the shooting appear to be two groups shooting at each other and the victim gets caught in the crossfire. Milwaukee Police continue to seek unknown suspects at this time.
The fifth shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. near 33rd and Lisbon. The victim, a 30-year-old Milwaukee female, sustained a serious gunshot injury. The victim was conveyed to a local hospital for treatment. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Milwaukee Police continue to seek unknown suspects at this time.
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