MILWAUKEE — A 38-year-old, a 6-year-old and a 23-year-old were all taken to the hospital after a non-fatal shooting Saturday night in the Avenues West neighborhood of Milwaukee, according to Milwaukee Police.
All three of the victims suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds.
According to a release, the department is investigating a shooting of multiple people that took place Saturday around 7:45 p.m., on the 1000 block of North 19th Street, near the intersection of West State Street.
Milwaukee Police and Marquette University Police blocked off the street and were seen placing evidence markers and searching the area with flashlights.
Neighbors told TMJ4 News they heard what sounded like 10 to 15 gunshots just after 8 p.m.
Watch here: Neighbors react to gunfire on Saturday night in Avenues West neighborhood
“We just heard a lot of pops. We didn’t know what it was, so we ran inside — thought it was firecrackers,” said Marquette University junior Frank Shediac.
“It was close. It was close. So we were scared it could be right in our backyards,” added junior Colin Haughey.
In a post on X on Saturday night, Marquette Police said there was no threat to campus but urged people to avoid the area.
Milwaukee Police say this investigation is ongoing as they continue to seek an unknown suspect or suspects.
If you have any information, the Milwaukee Police Department asks you to contact it at (414) 935-7360. To remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips.
TMJ4 News has reached out to Milwaukee Police for more information about what may have led up to the incident. We have not yet heard back.
This story was updated to reflect new information released early Sunday morning by the Milwaukee Police Department.
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