Milwaukee fatal shooting near Washington Park; 17-year-old dead
Shooting near Washington Park; 17-year-old dead
Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday, May 6 near Washington Park.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Tuesday near Washington Park. Family members said the victim is 17-year-old Jalerian McDade – and they are heartbroken.
40th and Cherry
Local perspective:
Surveillance video caught the aftermath of the fatal shooting that happened near 40th and Cherry around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. Family members affectionately called McDade "Big Z."
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Neighbors told FOX6 News off camera that the sounds of gunshots and screaming woke them up. Seconds after the shots, video showed people run back and forth from a white vehicle parked on the street.
Surveillance video of fatal shooting near Washington Park
Once on the scene, officers focused on the car, while others canvassed the block for evidence. Police said they know who they are looking for, and family members also told FOX6 News off-camera they know who the shooter is. FOX6 is not able to identify the suspect until charges are filed.
What they're saying:
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said on Tuesday the killing is part of a bigger issue.
Surveillance video of fatal shooting near Washington Park
"It's a time to pause and reflect and think about what it is that we're doing," Johnson said.
"Why do our children have access to firearms? Understand the responsibility for all of us in regards to ensuring that those type of weapons of danger are not accessible to our young ones," Norman said.
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16th and Olive
What we know:
A 23-year-old was shot and wounded during a robbery shortly after 5:30 p.m. Police said the victim was taken to a hospital.
What we don't know:
The shooting remains under investigation, and police are looking for whoever is responsible.
24th and Galena
What we know:
Two people, ages 20 and 28, were shot and wounded just after 7:30 p.m. Police said both victims were taken to a hospital.
What we don't know:
Police are looking for whoever is responsible and investigating what led to the shooting.
49th and Hampton
What we know:
Around 9:15 p.m., a 61-year-old was shot. Police said the victim was taken to a hospital.
What we don't know:
What led to the shooting is not yet known, and police are looking for whoever is responsible.
76th and Courtland
What we know:
Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred at approximately 9:45 p.m. The 35-year-old victim sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the hospital.
73rd and Mill
What we know:
Around 11:20 p.m. a 31-year-old was shot. Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
No arrests have been made.
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.