Suspect shot, injured while attempting to rob 48-year-old man in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday night, Jan. 28 in the area of 97th and Reichert Place.

Police say the victim, a 48-year-old man, was approached by an armed male suspect who attempted to rob him.

During a struggle between the victim and the suspect, the weapon discharged and the suspect, a 31-year-old man, suffered a non-life threatening injury.

Shooting near 97th and Reichert Place



The suspect was transported to a local hospital and taken into custody.

MPD will present this case to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the coming days for charges.

Shooting near 97th and Reichert Place