Milwaukee fatal shooting, 51st and Center; 2 dead, 2 injured
MILWAUKEE - Two people are dead and two others were injured in a shooting in Milwaukee just after noon on Sunday, Feb. 25.
It happened at 51st and Center, near St. Catherine Roman Catholic Church.
Police said a 21-year-old sustained a gunshot wound and, despite life-saving measures performed, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner confirmed the victim was a woman.
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An unidentified man and a 28-year-old man were both taken to the hospital for life-threatening gunshot injuries. Police said Sunday night, Feb. 25, the 28-year-old succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
On Monday, Feb. 26, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the 28-year-old as Sam Hunt. The 21-year-old was identified as Brianna Sanders.
The scene near 51st & Center
Police said a 23-year-old sustained non-fatal gunshot injuries and was taken to the hospital as well.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation, but police said it appears to be domestic violence related and related to a physical altercation where all the victims exchanged gunfire with unknown suspects.
The scene at 51st & Center
"[I] didn’t think nothing of it to be totally honest with you, in this area, it’s something of the norm, unfortunately, to say that," said neighbor James Brown, who heard the gunfire.
Police said the victims were taken into custody, as well as a 25-year-old. They continue to seek additional persons of interest.
Brown said he heard 20 to 30 gunshots simultaneously.
The scene at 51st & Center
"It’s scary to be blocks away from situations and hearing gunshots like that," he said. "The nicer it gets out, the worse the crime rate goes."
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Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.