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George Webb employee shot in the face during argument with customers in Wauwatosa

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Posted at 9:14 PM, Jan 31, 2022
and last updated 2022-02-04 00:37:54-05

WAUWATOSA, Wisc. — Wauwatosa police say a 26-year-old man is recovering at a hospital after being shot in the face during an argument at George Webb on Sunday.

According to police, it happened at 12201 North Ave. around 12:15 a.m.

Police say there was an argument between an employee and a group of customers, which then escalated into a physical fight and resulted in the employee being shot.

The male employee suffered a serious injury, but police say he is expected to survive.

Investigators are still trying to confirm what the argument was about.

Police say this is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.

The Wauwatosa Police Department is looking for additional witnesses, to include both eye witness accounts and video evidence. Please contact the Wauwatosa Police Investigative Division at 414-471-8430.

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