Two Fatal Shootings in Milwaukee Leave Three Dead; Homicides Decrease Compared to Last Year
By Milwaukee Reports Staff
Milwaukee experienced a tragic evening on Friday with two separate fatal shootings resulting in the deaths of three individuals, according to the Milwaukee Police Department.
Incident on West Galena Street
Around 6 p.m., officers responded to a shooting in the 700 block of West Galena Street. A 20-year-old man was found with a single gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.
At the same location, a 21-year-old suspect was discovered with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The circumstances leading up to the incident are under investigation, and no further details have been released at this time.
Robbery Leads to Fatal Shooting on West Burleigh Street
Earlier that afternoon, at approximately 4:20 p.m., a 22-year-old man was fatally shot during a robbery in the 4300 block of West Burleigh Street. Milwaukee police are actively seeking information on unknown suspects involved in this incident. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
Crime Statistics Show Decrease in Homicides
Despite these incidents, Milwaukee has seen a decline in homicides compared to the previous year. To date, there have been 139 homicides in the city, which is 66 fewer than at the same time last year, according to the Journal Sentinel’s database.
In October, city leaders highlighted a significant reduction in both homicides and non-fatal shootings in 2024, with decreases of 22% and 23% respectively. These improvements contribute to an overall 4% decline in Part 1 crimes—a category defined by the FBI that includes homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, and vehicle theft. Total Part 1 crimes decreased from 19,994 last year to 19,172 this year.
Community Urged to Assist
The Milwaukee Police Department urges anyone with information about these incidents to come forward. Community involvement is crucial in aiding law enforcement to bring those responsible to justice and to continue the positive trend in reducing crime across the city.
Contact Information:
- Milwaukee Police Department Tip Line: (414) 935-7360
- Crime Stoppers: (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips App
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