Crime & Safety
23-Year-Old Man Shot And Killed During His Grandfather's Funeral Procession
Milwaukee's summer of unrest takes a bizarre and tragic turn Monday after shots rang out on Milwaukee's North Side.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee's summer of unrest took a bizarre and tragic turn Monday after shots rang out on Milwaukee's North Side, killing a 23-year-old man as he participated in a funeral procession for his own grandfather.
One dead in shooting at 22nd and Keefe. 2 others shot. Initial reports there were more victims unfounded. #WISN12 pic.twitter.com/sfm1gT9l25
— Nick Bohr (@NickBohr) August 29, 2016
A 22-year-old Milwaukee man and a 24-year-old Milwaukee were also struck by apparent gunfire, and police say they may have suffered non-life threatening injuries. They were transported to a hospital.
Unconfirmed by pd but neighbors tells me victim was attending grandpa's funeral when he was shot. pic.twitter.com/fbSVPFzigg
— @VeronicaMacias TMJ4 (@vmaciastmj4) August 29, 2016
The incident took place Monday afternoon on Milwaukee's North Side, just a few blocks northwest of Union Cemetery. Police have the area secured and are conducting their investigation. There has been no information indicating that a suspect is in custody at this time.
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People surrounding shooting on Keefe Ave are really upset about the violence. I can count up to 10 shell casings. pic.twitter.com/Zl9CzBblt0
— @VeronicaMacias TMJ4 (@vmaciastmj4) August 29, 2016
Eyewitness reports from the scene indicate multiple shell casings were found on the ground and that tensions were high during the time of the preliminary investigation.
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