Milwaukee, WI – A deadly shooting late Friday morning left one teenager dead and another injured as Milwaukee Police continue searching for additional suspects connected to the incident.
According to Milwaukee Police, the shooting happened around 11:51 a.m. on the 4600 block of N. Hopkins Street. Investigators say multiple suspects approached an 18-year-old in what appeared to be an attempted robbery before shots were fired. Both the victim and one suspect were struck by gunfire.
The 18-year-old victim sought help at a nearby school, where staff contacted emergency responders. The teen was transported to a hospital with serious injuries and later died, police said.
A 17-year-old suspect, also injured during the shooting, was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. After receiving medical care, he was arrested in connection with the incident. Police noted that additional suspects remain unaccounted for and the investigation is ongoing.
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information about the remaining individuals involved to come forward. Milwaukee Police can be reached at (414) 935-7360, and residents wishing to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.
Community members in the area—situated in northern Milwaukee near Lincoln Park—are asked to remain alert as investigators continue to track down the outstanding suspects.
Residents nearby are encouraged to share what they saw or heard during the incident to assist detectives.
