Milwaukee police investigate 2 non-fatal shootings in less than 2 hours Sunday

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Oct 10, 2021 3:58 PM CDT

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating two non-fatal shootings that happened in less than a two hour period Sunday, Oct. 10.

Officials say that the first shooting happened around 12:43 p.m. near 45th and Burleigh.

Police report that the victim was in vehicle, when the suspect fired shots, subsequently striking him.

Authorities say that the victim, a 29-year-old Milwaukee man, sustained non-fatal injuries.

The victim reportedly arrived at a local hospital for treatment.

Milwaukee police are also confirming a second non-fatal shooting that occurred Sunday at approximately 1:59 p.m. near Clement and Howard.

Authorities say that the victim, a 20-year-old Milwaukee man, sustained non-fatal injuries.

Police add that the victim arrived at a local hospital for treatment.

The circumstances leading up to the shooting are reportedly under investigation.

Milwaukee Police continue to seek unrelated and unknown suspects in both non-fatal shootings.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 933-4444 or Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips App to remain anonymous.