Wauwatosa shooting: Attempted vehicle theft in parking lot, owner wounded

Wauwatosa police are investigating a shooting that happened on Monday night, June 16 in the area of 112th and Burleigh. It happened shortly before 10:30 p.m. 

What we know:

According to police, the investigation revealed a subject was attempting to steal a vehicle in a parking lot when the owner of the vehicle confronted the subject – and they exchanged gunfire.

The vehicle owner suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and was taken to the hospital. 

The suspect fled the scene before police arrived. 

There were no other reported injuries. 

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No arrests have been made. 

The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Wauwatosa Police Department. 

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