Milwaukee shootings Friday; 2 wounded

Published August 21, 2026 6:31 AM CDT

 23rd and Michigan. Milwaukee

Two shootings in Milwaukee on Friday, Aug. 21 left two people wounded.

23rd and Michigan

What we know:

According to the Milwaukee Police Department, a 19-year-old was shot around 12:10 a.m. near 23rd and Michigan. 

The victim was treated for those injuries at a local hospital.  

The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. 

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Roosevelt and Capitol

What we know:

MPD says that at about 12:30 p.m., an 18-year-old was involved in a crash when the suspect from the other vehicle then fired shots at the 18-year-old's vehicle, striking them.

Scene near Roosevelt and Capitol

The 18-year-old lost control of the vehicle and collided into a home near Roosevelt and Capitol.

The 18-year-old shooting victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.

Milwaukee police are looking for a known suspect.

MPD tips

What you can do:

Anyone with information on these shootings is asked to contact Milwaukee police 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 post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department. 

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