Milwaukee shooting: Man killed, teen wounded downtown Saturday
Downtown shooting; man killed, teen wounded
A shooting near Broadway and Juneau in downtown Milwaukee killed a man and wounded a teen on Saturday morning, July 19.
MILWAUKEE - A shooting in downtown Milwaukee killed a man and wounded a teen on Saturday morning, July 19.
Broadway and Juneau
The backstory:
People crowded the intersection of Broadway and Juneau on Saturday afternoon. Hours earlier, police surrounded it.
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The shooting happened just after 2 a.m. A 21-year-old man was killed, and a 15-year-old was shot in the leg and survived.
FOX6 News learned police took multiple people into custody for the shooting, and they're looking for more.
View of downtown from intersection of Broadway and Juneau
Violence downtown
What they're saying:
Police said there have been multiple shootings downtown so far this month. People who spoke to FOX6 said there seems to be no end in sight when it comes to gun violence – and they're sick of it.
"We were just talking to each other about the fact that the violence is moving further and further throughout the city," said Holly Ligocki. "Our hearts go out to their families."
Holly and Rob Ligocki said they've lived in Milwaukee County for years, and they've noticed a shift when going to certain places.
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"We had no worries of any sort of violence, and I'm thinking that it's a different world right now," Rob said.
The Ligockis said there's a potential fear that violence may deter people from coming downtown. The shooting comes not long after two people were shot and killed on Water Street.
"That's so messed up," said Sheila Irby, who lives near the scene of Saturday's shooting. "I'm tired of it. I'm just so sick and tired of the shootings."
Irby said it seems people need to be cautious when doing simple tasks.
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"They should be able to play in their yard, walk down the street, ride their bikes, but they can't because you never know somebody with a gun might come out and act a (expletive) fool," she said.
Businesses in the area didn't want to talk on camera but told FOX6 the violence is unfortunate. In a statement, MSOE said: "We are saddened to share that early this morning, a shooting occurred near campus on Juneau Avenue. No members of the MSOE community were involved in the incident. The matter is being handled by the Milwaukee Police Department."
The Ligockis believe pushing for adequate education could be a factor in curbing violence – letting people know there are other options in life than picking up guns.
"If you feel like you have something to lose, something to look forward to, this is one way to work people towards saying, 'Hey, you don't have to make this choice, you can be more hopeful,'" said Holly.
Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)
23rd and Center
What we know:
The downtown shooting was not the only one on Saturday. Police said a 19-year-old was shot in the leg near 23rd and Center shortly after 6 p.m. The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment.
What we don't know:
What led to the shooting remains under investigation. 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.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department.