Three Shootings Leave Four Injured Overnight in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three shootings that took place overnight that have left four people injured, one with life-threatening injuries and three with serious injuries.

North Side Shooting

Milwaukee Police are investigating a shooting that happened around 4:15 a.m. on July 13 in the 4000 block of W. Villard Avenue.

An unknown suspect, inside a vehicle, approached the victim, a 48-year-old Milwaukee man, who was on the street.

The suspect fired multiple shots, one of which struck the victim. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of a serious injury.

MPD investigation is ongoing and officers continue to search for the suspect responsible.

North Side Shooting

Police are also investigating a shooting that happened on July 12 around 9:00 p.m. in the 4100 block of N. 60th Street.

A group of people were standing in front of a house when a suspect riding in a vehicle opened fire on the group as it drove past.

A 36-year-old man and a 50-year-old man were struck by gunfire. Both men were conveyed to a local hospital by the Milwaukee Fire Department.

Both are being treated for non-life threatening gunshot injuries. MPD continues to search for a suspect.

South Side Shooting

Police are also investigating a shooting that happened on July 12 around 7:55 p.m. in the 2000 block of S. 6th Street.

The victim stated that he was standing on the sidewalk when a suspect fired gunshots at the victim, striking him at least once.
The 23-year-old male victim was conveyed to a hospital by neighborhood citizens. He is being treated for what is believed to be a non-life threatening gunshot injury. MPD continue to search for the suspect.