Milwaukee shooting, fiery crash near 76th and Bobolink related
76th and Bobolink, Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police said a shooting and fiery crash on the city's northwest side Tuesday morning were related.
76th and Bobolink
What we know:
Police were initially called to the area at around 12:40 a.m. A 32-year-old victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive.
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Roughly 20 minutes later, police said a vehicle veered off the road, crashed and started on fire. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
76th and Bobolink
On Thursday, police determined the driver died of a gunshot wound from the shooting that happened before the crash. That victim has been "tentatively" identified as a 26-year-old.
What we don't know:
What led to the shooting remains under investigation, and police are looking for whoever is responsible.
MPD tips
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at 414-935-7360; to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.
Editor's note: This story was updated with new information from MPD on Jan. 29, 2026.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department.