One person sustained injuries during a Tuesday afternoon shooting near West Clarke Street and North 27th Street in Milwaukee, according to the Milwaukee Police Department. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 11, law enforcement officials reported.
Milwaukee Police Respond to West Clarke Street Shooting
First responders transported the victim, identified as a 32-year-old, to a local hospital for medical treatment. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the victim’s injuries are classified as non-fatal. Investigators have not yet released details regarding a motive or potential suspects in the 27th and Clarke shooting.
The Milwaukee Police Department asks anyone with information regarding the incident to contact local authorities at 414-935-7360. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or by using the P3 Tips App.
Related Tuesday Gun Violence Across Milwaukee
The incident near 27th and Clarke was one of multiple violent episodes reported across Milwaukee on Tuesday, Aug. 12, according to separate incident logs released by FOX6 News based on Milwaukee Police Department statements. In a separate shooting near 8th Street and Vliet Street around 5:30 p.m., a 29-year-old was fatally shot and pronounced dead at the scene. Police stated that a subject is currently in custody in connection with the 8th and Vliet homicide.
Later Tuesday evening, at approximately 7:26 p.m., a third shooting occurred near North 16th Street and West Hadley Street. The Milwaukee Police Department reported that a 43-year-old victim sustained gunshot wounds in that incident and received treatment at a hospital. Authorities continue to search for suspects involved in the Hadley Street shooting.
Investigation and Community Tip Lines
Detectives continue to process evidence and examine the circumstances surrounding each of the Tuesday shooting scenes. Law enforcement agencies reiterate requests for community assistance in solving open cases. Anyone with details regarding the incidents at 27th and Clarke or 16th and Hadley should contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360. Anonymous tipsters can continue utilizing Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or the P3 Tips mobile platform.
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