Attempted robberies lead to 2 shootings on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE - Police are investigating two separate attempted robbery incidents overnight.
The first happened near N. 11th Street and W. Burleigh Street shortly before 10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9.
The victim, a 36-year-old Milwaukee man, was walking when he was approached by the armed suspected who demanded property and fired shots, subsequently striking him. He was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Shortly before 4 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, a 49-year-old Milwaukee man was shot near 15th and Meinecke after another attempted robbery.
He was transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Milwaukee Police continue to seek unknown suspects in both cases.
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.
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