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Police chase, crash near 26th and Auer
Two men were arrested Tuesday, June 9, after a Milwaukee police pursuit involving a vehicle wanted in connection with a nonfatal shooting ended in a crash.
MILWAUKEE - Two men were arrested Tuesday, June 9, after a Milwaukee police pursuit involving a vehicle wanted in connection with a nonfatal shooting ended in a crash.
What we know:
The Milwaukee Police Department said officers saw the vehicle around 3:55 p.m. near 26th and Center. The vehicle was wanted in connection with a nonfatal shooting that happened around 7:57 a.m. near 44th and Center.
Scene near 26th and Auer, Milwaukee
Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused, and a pursuit began, according to MPD.
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The pursuit ended when the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into two unoccupied parked vehicles near 26th and Auer.
Scene near 26th and Auer, Milwaukee
After the crash, two suspects got out of the vehicle and ran away. Police said both were arrested.
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The driver, a 23-year-old man, and the passenger, a 20-year-old man, were taken to a hospital for treatment of nonfatal injuries.
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Police said a firearm was recovered.
Scene near 26th and Auer, Milwaukee
During the pursuit, a squad car was involved in a minor crash with an unrelated occupied vehicle. No officers or the driver of that vehicle reported injuries.
Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 1 dead, 1 wounded
Milwaukee police said one person was killed and another was wounded in separate shootings on Tuesday, June 9.
The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department provided information and FOX6 News had a crew on the scene.