Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; 2 wounded, 1 arrested

Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)

Separate shootings in Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 11 left two people wounded. 

2nd and Locust

What we know:

MPD said a 37-year-old was shot around 11:30 a.m. and went to a hospital with non-fatal injuries. Officers arrested a 70-year-old suspect, who police said was mishandling a gun when it discharged.

MPD said it will refer charges to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

Brady and Humboldt

What we know:

One person was shot and wounded around 10 p.m. near Brady and Humboldt. The victim, a 21-year-old, summoned police at Wells and Jackson and was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries. 

The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. No arrests have been made. 

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MPD tips

What you can do:

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the MPD at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.

The Source: Information in this report is from the Milwaukee Police Department.

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