Police: 2 shot, wounded after gunfight on Milwaukee's north side

MILWAUKEE -- Two people were shot and wounded in a gunfight at a parking lot on Milwaukee's north side early Saturday, December 31st.

Officials say an officer on patrol near 42nd and Burleigh came upon the gunfight shortly after 2:00 a.m. That officer immediately called for assistance and then took a 27-year-old armed suspect into custody. That suspect suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds and was taken to a hospital.

Milwaukee police investigate shooting incident near 42nd and Burleigh

The second shooting suspect, 24 years old, was later arrested at a hospital.

In addition, two different citizens were arrested for battery to a police officer during the scene investigation.

Both shooting victims are expected to survive their injuries.

Milwaukee police investigate shooting incident near 42nd and Burleigh

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