15-year-old Milwaukee boy among 3 injured in overnight shootings

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Sep 27, 2021 5:14 AM CDT

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Two people were hospitalized and a man was grazed by a bullet in overnight shootings Sunday, Sept. 26 to Monday, Sept. 27.

Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shootings. The first happened around 1:36 a.m. near 37th and Congress St. The victim is a 15-year-old boy from Milwaukee. He suffered non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting are still under investigation. Milwaukee Police continue to seek an unknown suspect at this time.

Milwaukee police are also investigating a double shooting that occurred at approximately 1:52 a.m. near Broadway and E Wisconsin Ave. A 23-year-old Milwaukee man suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital by the Milwaukee Fire Department. A 23-year-old man from Milwaukee suffered a minor graze wound and was treated on scene.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting appear to be argument related. Milwaukee police continue to seek an unknown suspect at this time.

Anyone with information about either shooting is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224 TIPS or P3 Tips App to remain anonymous.