Milwaukee woman hurt in shooting appearing 'drug-related,' police say
Shooting incident near 103rd and Congress, Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee woman, 20, was hurt in a shooting near 103rd and Congress Monday night, Oct. 11. It happened around 8:30 p.m.
During the course of the investigation, police say a suspect was identified and it was determined that the suspect accidentally discharged a firearm, which struck the victim. The victim suffered injuries that were not life-threatening.
Police have the suspect in custody.
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The circumstances leading up to the shooting appear to be drug-related, police say.
Shooting incident near 103rd and Congress, Milwaukee
Anyone with more information on this incident is urged to contact Milwaukee police at 414-933-4444 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App to remain anonymous.
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