Milwaukee, WI
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.
The Brewers drafted 20 players over the course of 20 rounds in the 2026 MLB Draft, including first-round shortstop Trey Ebel, second-round outfielder Sawyer Strosnider, Wilmot Union HS (Wisconsin) shortstop Chance Ruby, and CC Sabathia’s son, first baseman Carsten Sabathia III. The team now has until 4 p.m. CT on July 27 to sign each draft pick. We’ll keep track of the signees below.
Milwaukee’s total signing bonus pool is $8,042,900, which can be allocated as the team chooses (i.e., slot bonuses are not the guaranteed signing value). Rounds 11-20 automatically have $150,000 allocated to the slot — money given to these picks only counts toward the bonus pool if they exceed $150,000. Teams that exceed their bonus pool face financial penalties, with higher thresholds resulting in the loss of future picks.
Division-leading Brewers aim to avoid series sweep against Skenes and the Pirates
Having won two of their last three series, the Pittsburgh Pirates return home to PNC Park on Sunday afternoon for a matinee matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers in search of a third straight victory and their first series sweep since May in the final game before the All-Star Break. The Brewers are 23 games over .500 as the season hits the mid-Summer Classic, but are in danger of being swept for the first time since April during their season-longest six-game losing skid. Milwaukee will send left-hander Robert Gasser (2-3, 4.15 ERA) to the mound in search of his third win in his last four starts, while the Pirates will counter with three-time All-Star Paul Skenes, who is looking for just his second win since mid-May.
How to Watch Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates:
Date: July 12, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. ET
TV Channel: MLB.TV – Pittsburgh Pirates
Location: PNC Park
Live Stream the Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates game on Fubo: Start watching now!
Skenes (7-8, 3.58 ERA), now in his third season in the majors, has struggled to replicate the success he had in his first two seasons, where he took home NL Rookie of the Year Award followed by the NL Cy Young Award the following year, having posted just one victory in his last 10 starts. The 24-year-old right-hander had his worst outing of the season on July 1 when he gave up seven earned runs, including a pair of home runs, in just four innings as part of a 10-6 loss to the Phillies.
Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers leads the team with 18 home runs and 59 RBIs this season, both marking career highs for the 30-year-old journeyman. Bauers broke into the majors in 2018 with Tampa Bay, but had bounced around the league playing in Cleveland, Seattle, and with the Yankees before landing the everyday job with Milwaukee in 2024, helping the Brewers make consecutive playoff appearances.
What time is Brewers vs Pirates?
Coverage of the Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates game starts Sunday, July 12, at 12:00 p.m ET. Tune in to see if the Brewers can avoid the series sweep or if Skenes can find his form and lead the Pirates to the home win.
What channel is the Brewers vs Pirates game on?
Looking to watch the game? Subscribers can tune to MLB.TV – Pittsburgh Pirates to catch the action. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup at home or on the go with the Fubo TV app.
Watch the Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates game on Fubo: Start watching now!
Regional restrictions may apply.
WEST ALLIS, Wis.– IndyCar racers test-drive at the Milwaukee Mile ahead of the August doubleheader.
The IndyCar Series has back-to-back races at the track on August 29 and August 30.
Racers had the rare opportunity to practice laps in West Allis on Wednesday, July 8.
“It’s a tough place; it’s a very tough course,” said four-time IndyCar series champion Álex Palou. “I feel like every time I come here, the car and the driving feels very different.”
Palou currently leads the 2026 IndyCar Series in points and will race the Milwaukee Mile next month.
“It just makes everything super close, especially being the second to last event of the year and having two races ” said Palou. “If you have a good weekend, it’s great, but if you don’t, you can be crying after it.”
The IndyCar Series consists of 18 races across the United States and Canada.
Milwaukee is the only doubleheader race on the schedule, making the event worth double the points and potentially swinging the series championship leaderboard.
“It’s one of those tracks that you need a car that gives you a lot of confidence, but you need to have confidence in this place as well.”
IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden is eager to get back on the Milwaukee Mile.
“It’s the most historic racetrack that you’ll find in North America, and it’s very historic when you think of IndyCar,” said Newgarden. “I’ve always wanted to be back here.”
According to the Wisconsin State Fair website, the Milwaukee Mile is the oldest operating motor speedway in the world.
The first automobile race was held there in 1903 on a dirt track. Cars similar to IndyCars first competed on the West Allis track in 1933.
“I love this market,” said Newgarden. “I think Milwaukee’s a great place to race and we’ve got a good fan base here.”
The IndyCar Series raced at the Milwaukee Mile annually from 2004 to 2015. The track did not host the series from 2016 through 2023. IndyCar returned in 2024 and has raced there each year since.
The Milwaukee Mile will host the IndyCar Series for the Snap-on Makers and Fixers 250 on Saturday, August 29, and the Snap-on Milwaukee Mile 250 on Sunday, August 30.
-
Nebraska6 minutes agoShawn Eichorst’s Nebraska tenure shows his Badgers return is disastrous for Luke Fickell
-
Nevada12 minutes agoConstruction workers in Southern Nevada take precautions to stay safe in triple-digit heat
-
New Hampshire18 minutes agoMissing motorcyclist found dead after crash in Shelburne, NH
-
New Jersey24 minutes agoNew NJ businesses include non-alcoholic liquor store, art school
-
New Mexico30 minutes agoAs New Mexico’s opioid settlement funds tickle in, they are tough to track
-
North Carolina36 minutes agoTown of Pine Knoll Shores announces Ryan Thompson to depart after 18 years
-
North Dakota42 minutes agoWrestling: Yates, Raper excel in North Dakota – Salisbury Post
-
Ohio48 minutes agoCan Ohio State Survive Its Own Schedule? Inside the Buckeyes’ 2026 Playoff Math
