Downtown Milwaukee fatal shooting Sunday; family identifies victim
1 killed, 2 injured in downtown Milwaukee shooting
One man was killed, and two other people were wounded in a shooting in downtown Milwaukee in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 22.
MILWAUKEE - One man was killed, and two other people were wounded in a shooting in downtown Milwaukee in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 22.
Shooting details
What we know:
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, just after 1 a.m. three people were shot on Water Street, in the area of Juneau and Knapp.
Water Street
A 22-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, and an 18-year-old and a 19-year-old were injured and both taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
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Victim identified
What we know:
Family of the victim who died at the scene identified him as 22-year-old Dylan Jackson. Family told FOX6 Jackson celebrated his 22nd birthday earlier in March.
Dylan Jackson
His family also noted that he leaves behind a daughter.
You can donate to the family's GoFundMe.
Violence downtown
Local perspective:
Videos widely shared on social media appear to show a chaotic scene leading up to the shooting, including what looks like a person being pistol-whipped in the street – in one of downtown Milwaukee’s busiest nightlife areas.
The shooting happened across from the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Kern Center. In a statement, the school said no one affiliated with MSOE was involved.
People in the area say the violence is becoming a troubling pattern.
"It's unpredictable. When you got young people here that's drinking alcohol and walking around with guns, it's like, something's bound to happen at some point," said Paris Howell, walking downtown. "It's crazy."
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Others say they worry the incident could signal a repeat of last summer, when multiple people were shot in a single night on Water Street.
When it comes to preventing violence, Howell says earlier intervention is key.
"It's more so getting these kids help from the jump instead of waiting until they're grown and now you have to throw them in jail or something. It's a cycle," Howell said.
MPD tips
What you can do:
Police told FOX6 on Monday, March 23, that they have a person of interest in custody.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact MPD at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.
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The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department provided FOX6 with the information. Family of the shooting victim also provided FOX6 with information and the picture.