Milwaukee shootings July 4th; 1 dead, 6 wounded

Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)

Milwaukee police said an armed robbery suspect was killed, and six other people were wounded, in shootings on Friday, July 4.

96th and Capitol

What we know:

MPD said a 33-year-old man was cleaning his gun and unintentionally fired it, striking himself and a 33-year-old victim. Both of them were taken to a hospital and are expected to survive. It happened around 8 a.m.

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What we don't know:

Police will refer charges to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office. It's unclear at this time what charges may be filed.

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26th and Townsend

What we know:

Two people were shot during an armed robbery around 11:15 a.m. Police said armed suspects robbed a victim and exchanged gunfire. One suspect, a 21-year-old man, died. The 20-year-old victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive.

What we don't know:

Police are seeking the other person involved in the armed robbery. MPD said the incident will be referred to the district attorney's office.

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63rd and Congress

What we know:

A 45-year-old victim was shot, taken to a hospital and is expected to survive. Police said the shooting was the result of an attempted robbery around 12:35 p.m.

What we don't know:

Police are looking for whoever is responsible. 

18th and Highland

What we know:

Around 7:45 p.m. Friday, Milwaukee police were dispatched to 18th and Highland. Two people were shot. Both victims, ages 20 and 21, showed up separately at a hospital for treatment. 

What we don't know:

Police are looking for whoever is responsible. 

8100 W. Potomac Avenue (block west of Appleton Ave.)

What we know:

Just after 9:30 p.m., Milwaukee police say a 41-year-old was shot on W. Potomac Avenue – just a few blocks south of Hampton Avenue. The victim arrived at a hospital for treatment. 

What we don't know:

It's unclear what led to the shooting. Milwaukee police are also seeking an unknown shooter. 

MPD tips

What you can do:

Anyone with information on any of these incidents is urged to call MPD at 414-935-7360; to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.

The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department released information used in this report.

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