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Two people shot in targeted Wauwatosa apartment break-in, police searching for suspect

Two people shot in 'targeted' Wauwatosa apartment break-in, police say
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WAUWATOSA — Wauwatosa police are searching for a suspect who broke into an apartment and shot two people in what investigators believe was a targeted attack early Wednesday morning.

The shooting occurred around 1 a.m. near 61st and State.

Police say an initial investigation indicates a person forced their way into the apartment and shot two adult men. A third person was injured while trying to escape the scene.

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Two people shot in 'targeted' Wauwatosa apartment break-in, police say

All three victims were transported to a hospital and are expected to survive their injuries.

While information remains limited, police say preliminary findings suggest the shooting was a targeted incident rather than a random act of violence.

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No arrests have been made. Police continue searching for the suspect and are asking anyone with information to contact the Wauwatosa Police Department Investigative Division at 414-471-8430.


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