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Two injured in Milwaukee store shootout near 35th and Garfield; four arrested

Two injured in Milwaukee store shootout near 35th and Garfield; four arrested
Two injured in Milwaukee store shootout near 35th and Garfield
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MILWAUKEE — Two people were injured Thursday afternoon after a shootout at a Milwaukee store that began when a man opened fire during an altercation.

The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. near 35th and Garfield when a 52-year-old man fired shots into a store, striking a 20-year-old victim, according to Milwaukee police.

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Two injured in Milwaukee store shootout near 35th and Garfield; four arrested

Three people then returned fire at the 52-year-old man, hitting him, police said.

The 52-year-old was arrested and taken to a hospital for treatment of nonfatal injuries. The 20-year-old victim was also hospitalized but was not seriously hurt.

Police arrested three additional people in connection with the shooting: a 45-year-old man, a 27-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman.

Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.


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