Milwaukee police investigate four shootings from Tuesday

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating four shootings that occurred on Tuesday, August 6th. Milwaukee has seen a rash of violence, and Tuesday's shootings bring the total to 18 -- with three homicides (two of them being caused by shootings.)

Police say the first shooting Tuesday occurred in the 5800 block of W. Villard Avenue at 3:15 p.m.  The victim is a 26-year-old male who was shot one time in the leg and is being treated at the hospital for a non-life threatening injury.

There are no suspects at this time and the investigation continues.

Police are investigating an armed robbery and shooting that occurred at 3:30 p.m. at the Family Dollar at 4331 W. Oklahoma.

The shooting victim, a 44-year-old male, was shot one time during the robbery and is being treated at the hospital for life-threatening injuries.

The victim was in surgery Tuesday night.

This investigation is ongoing regarding the suspect and a possible vehicle involved.




Police say a shooting occurred in the 3100 block of N. 13th Street, at 4:00 p.m.

The victim, a 25-year-old male was shot one time in the leg, and is being treated at the hospital for a non-life threatening injury.

The victim states he heard six to seven shots while working on his vehicle when he was shot.

Police have no information on a suspect at this time.

A shooting occurred in the 2400 block of S. 9th Street at 4:40 p.m.

The victim is an 18-year-old male who suffered a single gunshot to the head.

He was transported to the hospital and was in surgery Tuesday night.

He is in critical condition at this time.

Police say at this time, it appears that the victim was attempting to intervene in an attempt theft that occurred at a near by store.

The suspects who were in a vehicle at the time of the shooting, shot at the victim who was in his vehicle striking the victim, according to police.

This investigation is continuing at this time.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement Tuesday night:

"We have way too many criminals who could care less about illegally possessing guns. We must get those criminals  off our streets.  It's time for the Governor and the Legislature to take up and pass tough sentencing laws, including minimum mandatory penalties. If a special session is needed to get this done, then the Governor should call for one sooner rather than later."