Milwaukee shootings Wednesday, 4 wounded
Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)
MILWAUKEE - Four people were wounded in separate shootings Wednesday morning, Aug. 23.
One of the shootings took place during an attempted carjacking, police said, while what led to the other remains under investigation.
Appleton and Silver Spring
An 84-year-old man was shot around 8:30 a.m. He went to Police District 4 for help and was then taken to a hospital. Police said the shooting appears to be related to a carjacking attempt.
Sherman and Fiebrantz
Around 11:15 a.m., a 33-year-old man was shot and went to a hospital.
44th and Center
Around 10:15 p.m. a 17-year-old girl sustained a gunshot wound and was driven to the area of 44th and Meinecke, where medical assistance was summoned. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment and is expected to survive. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Milwaukee police continue to seek unknown suspect(s).
22nd and Greenfield
Around 10:50 p.m. a 20-year-old Milwaukee woman was shot. She was taken to the hospital for non-fatal injuries. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Milwaukee police continue to seek a known suspect.
MPD investigates
Police are still looking for whoever is responsible for each of Wednesday's shootings.
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.