Milwaukee shootings Wednesday; 1 dead, 1 wounded
MILWAUKEE - Two separate shootings in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 6 left one person dead and another wounded.
56th and Melvina
What we know:
According to Milwaukee police, shortly before 11 a.m. a 17-year-old was shot near 56th and Melvina.
The suspect was in a vehicle when they fired shots at the victim, striking the 17-year-old victim.
The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
Milwaukee police are looking for whoever is responsible.
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Sherman and Courtland
What we know:
One person was shot and killed Wednesday night. It happened around 8:30 p.m.
Milwaukee police said the 29-year-old victim, shot near Sherman and Courtland, did not survive.
What led to the shooting remains under investigation. Police are looking for whoever is responsible.
Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News the victim was in a vehicle when the shooting occurred on Sherman Boulevard. Help was summoned to the area of 31st and Fairmount.
Scene near 31st and Fairmount, Milwaukee
MPD tips
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department.