MILWAUKEE — A 14-year-old was seriously injured Wednesday morning during an exchange of gunfire between two vehicles in Milwaukee that ended with a crash.
The shooting happened around 11:12 a.m. near South 21st Street and West Greenfield Avenue. According to police, the teen was struck during the exchange of gunfire.
Police said the car the teen was in went on to crash into a parked car and a tree near South 12th Street and West Lapham Boulevard.
Daniel Estefano heard the crash and saw the aftermath. His pickup truck was heavily damaged after the car involved in the shooting crashed into him.
"I just heard gunshots, and I heard a big crash, and I just came out to see what happened," Daniel Estefano said. "And I saw my pickup truck so damaged, and then I saw a white car crash into a tree."
The car also uprooted a tree and left debris outside the south side home.
Milwaukee police say they are still seeking unknown suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.
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The teen was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. A search for the suspects and the reason behind the shooting is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.
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