Milwaukee shooting: 2 dead at Hopkins and Stark
MILWAUKEE - A 16-year-old and 21-year-old are dead following a shooting on Milwaukee's north side that took place Monday, Jan. 29.
Milwaukee police said the shooting occurred just before 2:30 p.m. near Hopkins and Stark. Police said preliminary information suggests that two individuals fired shots at each other, subsequently hitting each other.
The 16-year-old sustained fatal injuries and died on the scene. The 21-year-old was transported to the hospital for treatment and later died.
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Tuesday, the medical examiner's office identified the 16-year-old as Antarion Hassell and the 21-year-old as Dayvon Hood.
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.
Police investigate the Hopkins and Stark shooting scene
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Before these two deaths, as of Sunday, Jan. 28, Milwaukee crime data shows 11 homicides, which is a 22% increase from the same time last year. However, it's 45% lower than this time in the record-shattering 2022.
Non-fatal shootings are, so far, down this year as well. As of Sunday, police have reported 39. This is a 43% drop from the same time in 2023.