MILWAUKEE — A person is dead and two others were injured after a triple shooting near 76th and Hampton in Milwaukee on Thursday.
Milwaukee police responded to the area for a shooting around 6:30 p.m.
Police say an 18-year-old was shot and pronounced dead at the scene.
A 17-year-old and a 16-year-old were also shot. They were both transported to a local hospital with non-fatal injuries.
The two teens injured were determined to be involved in the shooting and were ultimately arrested.
One woman told TMJ4 News at the scene it was her family friend who was killed.
"We need to stop the violence, we need to stop the violence," Beatrice Glass said. "Because after a while, there won't be anybody left. We done kill everybody."
Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office in the upcoming days. Milwaukee Police still continue to seek an additional known suspect.
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.
MPD put out the following release:
Milwaukee Police are investigating a triple shooting that occurred on Thursday, September 14th, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., on the 4700 block of N. 76th St. Victim 1, a 18-year-old, sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Victim 2, a 17-year-old, sustained a non-fatal gunshot injury and went to the 4800 block of W. Hampton Ave, to summon assistance. Victim 2 was transported to a local hospital for treatment and was subsequently taken into custody. Victim 3, a 16-year-old, also sustained a non-fatal gunshot injury and went to the 4800 block of N. 76th St, to summon assistance. Victim 3 was transported to a local hospital for treatment and was subsequently taken into custody. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office in the upcoming days. Milwaukee Police seek an additional known suspect. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.
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.
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