Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)
MILWAUKEE - 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.