Milwaukee police ask for public's help to identify shooting suspect

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to identify and locate a suspect wanted in a shooting that happened on Thursday, July 21 near 23rd and Atkinson. 

Police say at approximately 5:20 p.m., the suspect fired shots and subsequently struck a victim. The suspect then fled on foot. 

The suspect is described as a Black male, 16-21 years of age with dreadlock-style black hair and a slim build. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt labeled "Boyz N The Hood," black pants, black shoes, a black baseball style hat, and carrying a black shoulder bag.

He was armed with a handgun.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips App.