Two Milwaukee men charged with attempted murder in shooting of 18-year-old in Port Washington
Posted: May 24, 2018 7:42 AM CST
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Two men have been charged in the downtown Port Washington shooting from Sunday night. 26-year-old Milwaukee man Lavander Blanks and 21-year-old Milwaukee man Niyoktron Martin each made their initial court appearance on Wednesday.
Both suspects were arrested on Monday and face a number of charges including attempted murder.
Officials say they approached an 18-year-old man sitting in his car Sunday night and tried to carjack him. They shot him when he tried to drive away.
The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Nikolis Wagner-Ridling who was able to drive to the police station and get medical treatment. He has been treated and released from the hospital.
Police do not believe there was a link between the victim and the suspects.
The Port Washington Police Chief released a statement thanking the officers were for their quick action and witnesses for coming forward: