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2 people shot as gun violence complaints rise at Milwaukee parks this week

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7 months ago

May 7, 2025

2 people shot as gun violence complaints rise at Milwaukee parks this week

Just as residents and officials feared, gun violence complaints are rising at Milwaukee County parks as temperatures warm and the areas get more active at night.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office has had to respond to a park both May 5 and 6 following reports of someone with a gun or shots fired.

The Milwaukee Police Department, who is also investigating the May 6 shooting, say two people were shot at Tiefenthaler Park, at North 25th Street and West Galena Street. The victims are ages 20 and 28 and are being treated for injuries at an area hospital, police said. No other information was provided.

Sheriff’s deputies responded to the park at about 7:30 p.m. following report of multiple shots fired. The sheriff’s office said Milwaukee police reported 17 shots fired on ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection technology.

Witnesses reported that following the shots, up to six males ran from the park while holding guns, according to the sheriff’s office.

The night prior, deputies responded to Washington Park for fights and a person accused of having a rifle, according to the sheriff’s office.

As deputies arrived, a pursuit ensued with a suspected vehicle, which ended near North 38th Street and West Galena Street.

Milwaukee police were the pursuing agency and made multiple arrests at that residential intersection after many neighbors and family members tried to stop the arrests of the suspects, according to police. Those moments were in-part captured in a viral video shared to Facebook.

In late March, residents gathered at Dineen Park, 6901 W. Vienna Ave., to discuss gun violence at the parks. Dineen Park had been very active at the time, with large groups gatherings typically after hours. A 16-year-old boy and 26-year-old man died following a shooting at the park in March 2024 and a mass shooting killed one and injured nine others last July.

Residents expressed that there aren’t enough patrols for the park, while the sheriff’s office stressed the need for residents to inform officials or law enforcement when they spot illegal or unsafe activity.

“If no one’s calling us, … then we don’t know that it’s going on,” said Brian Barkow, chief deputy with the sheriff’s office. “If you hear gunshots, please call. They can’t get there fast enough. … If there is a large party going on, … I guarantee you will see squads come.”

Residents do have the option to notify the sheriff’s office anonymously, through the sheriff’s office app. Residents who would rather not engage with law enforcement at all, can also contact 414Life, a team of violence interrupters that is housed at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

Anyone with any information about either of this week’s incident can also call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or use the P3 Tips app.

The Office of Community Wellness and Safety recommends that residents sign up for the city’s Alert Neighbor Program, where neighbors can fill out an application and once approved, will conduct a safety walk with law enforcement and elected officials, and equipment will be distributed, like cameras and lighting, that increases safety.

Where to find help

Milwaukee’s Office of Community Wellness and Safety recommends these resources for free support:

414Life outreach and conflict mediation support: 414-439-5525.

Milwaukee County’s 24-Hour Mental Health Crisis Line: 414-257-7222.

Milwaukee’s Child Mobile Crisis and Trauma Response Team: 414-257-7621.

National crisis text line: Text HOPELINE to 741741 to text with a trained crisis counselor.

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233.

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43-year-old killed in shooting near 18th and Burnham in Milwaukee

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5 hours ago

November 27, 2025

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43-year-old killed in shooting near 18th and Burnham in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that left a 43-year-old dead Wednesday night.

The shooting happened around 10 p.m. near 18th and Burnham. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

An investigation into what led up to the shooting and the search for suspects is ongoing.

Watch: What we know about the fatal shooting investigation

43-year-old killed in shooting near 18th and Burnham in Milwaukee

Anyone with 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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Milwaukee police seek clues in shooting death of man near community garden

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24 hours ago

November 26, 2025

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Milwaukee police seek clues in shooting death of man near community garden

Milwaukee police are investigating the Nov. 25 shooting death of a 49-year-old man on the city’s northside, and are asking for the public’s help in finding the culprit.

Officers were called to the 3500 block of West Galena Street just before 6 p.m. and found the man’s body near a community garden.

On Nov. 26, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man as Major C. Milan.

In a statement, Milwaukee police said the circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.

In all, 138 homicides have been reported in Milwaukee this year, according to the most updated Milwaukee police data. During the same period in 2024, 120 killings had been reported in the city, en route to 132 homicides for the entire year, police statistics show.

Milwaukee police say they continue to seek unknown suspects in this case.

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.

Chris Ramirez is a reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He can be reached at caramirez@gannett.com.

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How To Watch Miami Heat-Milwaukee Bucks, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More

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2 days ago

November 25, 2025

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How To Watch Miami Heat-Milwaukee Bucks, Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More

Game date, time and location: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 7:30 p.m. EST, Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida

TV: FanDuel Sports Network Sun (South Florida), FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin

Radio: WQAM 104.3 & The Heat Audio Experience, (ESPN 106.3 FM, Ft. Myers/Naples – WFSX FOX Sports Radio 105.9 FM, Stuart – WSTU 1450 AM & The Keys – WAVK 97.7 FM, WAQI 710 AM (South Florida), 103.3 FM/620 AM (Milwaukee)

VITALS: The Miami Heat (11-6) and Milwaukee Bucks (8-10) meet for the first of three regular season matchups and the fourth and Miami’s final NBA Cup Group Play game. Last season, Milwaukee won all four matchups. The Heat are 76-57 all-time versus the Bucks during the regular season, including 41-24 in home games and 35-33 in road games.

PROJECTED STARTERS

HEAT

G Davion Mitchell

G Tyler Herro

C Kel’el Ware

F Norman Powell

F Bam Adebayo

BUCKS

G Ryan Rollins

G AJ Green

C Myles Turner

F Kyle Kuzma

F Bobby Portis

INJURY REPORT

HEAT

Norman Powell: Probable – Groin

Andrew Wiggins: Questionable – Hip

Nikola Jović: Questionable – Hip

Terry Rozier: Out – Not with team

Kasparas Jakučionis: Out – G League

Vladislav Goldin: Out – G League

BUCKS

Giannis Antetokounmpo: Questionable – Adductor

Kevin Porter Jr.: Out – Knee

Taurean Prince: Out – Neck

Spread: Heat -7 (-110), Bucks +7 (-110)

Moneyline: Heat -270, Bucks +220

Total points scored: 234.5 (over -114, under -106)

QUOTABLE

Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra: “This was kind of more of a throwback game. There were times where we were able to get to our game, but there were times where they got us in the mud, but we still a found a way to get the win and I think that’s a growth opportunity, growth deal for our team, to prove that we can do that.”