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19-year-old shot near Marquette campus, suspect in custody

Posted at 4:33 PM, Sep 24, 2019
and last updated 2019-09-24 22:18:00-04

Marquette Police have reported a shooting near 9th and Wisconsin Tuesday afternoon in which a 19-year-old man sustained non-life threatening injuries.

Milwaukee Police say the victim was transported to a local hospital, and that he knows the person suspected of shooting him.

Police have taken the suspect into custody.

Marquette Police say the victim is not affiliated with the university.

The Straz Tower residence hall was briefly put on lockdown for safety precautions, but has since reopened.