Milwaukee shootings Saturday: 1 dead, 5 wounded, suspects sought

Published August 22, 2026 9:38 PM CDT

Scene near 25th and Burleigh

One person was killed, and five other people were injured, including a 1-year-old, in four separate shootings in Milwaukee on Saturday, Aug. 22.

Sherman and Capitol

What we know:

A road rage incident near Sherman and Capitol ended in gunfire at around 10 a.m., according to Milwaukee police.

A 1-year-old was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. 

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Two other people were taken to hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries.

Both drivers are in custody and charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

Teutonia and Melvina

What we know:

Milwaukee police responded to the shooting scene at around 3:16 p.m.

Scene near Teutonia and Melvina

A 32-year-old was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Another patient was evaluated at the scene. 

The shooting is still under investigation. Milwaukee police continue to search for unknown suspects.

41st and Garfield

What we know:

Emergency crews responded to the scene near 41st and Garfield at around 5:45 p.m.

Scene near 41st and Garfield

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A 17-year-old was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.

FOX6 later learned on Friday, Aug. 28, that the 17-year-old died from their injuries.

The shooting is under investigation and MPD continues to search for unknown suspects.

25th and Burleigh

What we know:

Officers responded to the shooting scene at around 6:42 p.m.

A 20-year-old was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The shooting is still under investigation. Milwaukee police continue to search for known suspects.

Sherman and Hampton

What we know:

Milwaukee police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred around 9:16 p.m. 

The suspects fired several shots, subsequently striking a vehicle. No injuries were reported. 

No arrests have been made.

MPD tips

What you can do:

Anyone with information on any of the shootings is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department 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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