Milwaukee woman killed, Water Street club fight spilled into street
MILWAUKEE - Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near Water and Michigan around 1:10 a.m. Saturday, July 17 after a large fight broke out inside a nightclub and ended up outside on the street.
Subsequently, a 24-year-old Milwaukee woman was shot and died at the scene.
"It was very devastating," said Travis Clark. "So young. We’re losing our youth, and that’s the issue."
According to police, a large fight broke out inside a nightclub and ended up outside on the street.
Clark, a community activist, said he's heartbroken by the loss of life happening in the city due to gunfire.
"The fight came outside," said Clark. "They were able to break up the fight, and the next thing you know, you hear a gunshot. It’s devastating when you lose someone like this to gunfire…to gun violence."
Clark said something needs to be done to stop the violence.
"It should be concerning not only to America, not only to the city and elected officials, but it needs to be concerning to the people, as well," said Clark.
Homicide scene near Water and Michigan
Police have a 30-year-old Milwaukee man in custody and are investigating his connection to the shooting.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App to remain anonymous.
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