Crime & Safety

12-Year-Old Milwaukee Boy Shot in Driveby Shooting

Police say a 12-year old Milwaukee boy was seated in a vehicle when shots were fired by a passing vehicle.

M‎ILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police are investigating a shooting that happened on Monday, September 26th, at approximately 3:50 p.m. in the 2800 block of N. Holton Street.

That's where police say a 12-year old Milwaukee boy was seated in a vehicle when shots were fired by a passing vehicle.

The victim and the vehicle in which he was seated were struck by gunfire. He suffered a non-life threatening injury and was taken to a local hospital.

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Milwaukee Police continue to seek the suspects and their vehicle and is investigating what led up to the incident.

Police Investigating Second Shooting Incident Monday

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Milwaukee Police are also investigating an unrelated shooting that happened on Monday, September 26th, around 3:55 p.m. in the 3500 block of W. Meinecke Avenue.

A 36-year old Milwaukee man was shot during circumstances that are still under investigation.

He suffered a non-life threatening injury and was transported to a local hospital. The investigation is ongoing and MPD continues to seek suspects.

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