Three Shot Overnight in Milwaukee as Leaders Declare August as Deadliest Month in 25 Years

MILWAUKEE — As Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn declared August thedeadliest month in 25 years, September got off to a dubious start after three separate shooting incidents were reported overnight.

Police do not have anyone in custody in connection with these three shooting incidents and are currently searching for suspects.

86th and Hampton

Police responded near the intersection of 86th and Hampton just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday on a report of a 21-year-old male who had been shot during an apparent armed robbery. The victim was transported to the hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injury.

20th and Finn Pl.

Police responded at about 1:45 a.m. near the intersection of 20th St. and Finn Pl. on a report that a 26-year-old male suffered a serious injury from small arms fire. The male was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

Man Arrives at Hospital with Gunshot Wound

A man arrived at a Milwaukee hospital just after 3 a.m. with a gunshot injury, however according to police officials, the male was reluctant to divulge any details about the incident that led him to his injury.