Milwaukee shootings Saturday; 2 dead, 2 wounded
Scene at 13th and Highland
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee shootings left two people dead and another wounded on Saturday, June 8.
What led to each of the three shootings is not yet clear, and police are looking for whoever is responsible.
13th and Highland
Officials said a 31-year-old man was shot and killed around 8 a.m. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, where FOX6 found multiple squads and crime scene tape outside an apartment building.
12th and Burleigh
Around 4:50 p.m., a 21-year-old was shot. Police said the victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive.
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27th and State
A 35-year-old was shot and killed just after 7 p.m. Police said the victim died at the scene. Family identified the victim as Joseph Watkins and started a GoFundMe online fundraiser to help with funeral expenses.
Joseph Watkins (photo provided by family)
49th and Lisbon
At about 10:35 p.m., an 18-year-old was shot and taken to a local hospital, and is expected to survive.
MPD tips
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at 414-935-7360; to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.