Police: Pedestrian struck by vehicle near 26th & Atkinson; suspect in custody

MILWAUKEE -- A pedestrian is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night, July 31.

It happened just before 9 p.m. near 26th and Atkinson.

Milwaukee Police initially responded to a shots fired call near the area but when they arrived, officers were told that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

MPD said a suspect is in custody.

The investigation is ongoing.