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3 days ago
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Four people killed in three shootings within 17 hours in Milwaukee this weekend
Four people were killed in three shootings within 17 hours in Milwaukee this weekend, part of a continued uptick in gun violence that has prompted concern from city officials and violence prevention groups. Milwaukee police are investigating the following shootings that happened May 31. An 18-year-old sustained fatal gunshot wounds after a shooting around 5 a.m. on the 4600 block of North 41st Street. A 29-year-old and 48-year-old sustained fatal gunshot wounds after a double shooting around 6:08 p.m. on the 3100 block of North 2nd Street. A 49-year-old sustained a fatal gunshot wound after a shooting around 10:05 p.m. on the 8800 block of North 95th Street. A 61-year-old was arrested and charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office. Police are seeking unknown suspects in the first two shootings. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips. Gun violence is spiking as the weather turns warmer. Data from mid-May showed homicides had outpaced 2024 numbers, despite a promising start to the year for violent crime. More: Gun violence rises in Milwaukee in last month: 'How do we get in front of it?' Milwaukee police started Operation Summer Guardian on May 15 for the fourth year, a program that uses data from things like ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection technology, to put an increased police presence in 30 neighborhoods. David Clarey of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Four people killed in shootings within 17 hours in Milwaukee Saturday
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Operation Summer Guardian; Milwaukee police launch 2025 initiative
The Brief MPD launched its annual Operation Summer Guardian on Thursday. Police said reducing youth gun violence is a focus of the 2025 operation. There will be an increased police presence in 30 Milwaukee neighborhoods. MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Police Department launched its annual Operation Summer Guardian on Thursday. Now in its fourth year, the effort aims to address gun violence in the city. What they're saying According to MPD, Operation Summer Guardian incorporates recommendations from an annual Medical College of Wisconsin analysis. Police look at information on shots-fired calls, non-fatal shootings and homicides and incorporate community involvement and feedback. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android MPD said it has seen an increase in youth victims and suspects involved in violent crime – especially crimes involving gun violence and illegal gun possession. Reducing youth gun violence and illegal gun possession are focuses of the 2025 operation. Local perspective There will be an increased police presence to address gun violence in 30 Milwaukee neighborhoods this summer: Muskego Way Historic Mitchell Street Lincoln Village Layton Park Forest Home Hills Walnut Hill Midtown Cold Spring Park Avenues West Concordia Silver Spring Havenwoods McGovern Park Fairfield Thurston Woods Old North Milwaukee Franklin Heights Arlington Heights Wahl Park Lincoln Creek Grasslyn Manor Capitol Heights Roosevelt Grove Sunset Heights Sherman Park Saint Joseph Uptown Metcalfe Park Amani North Division By the numbers Officials said last year's Operation Summer Guardian resulted in 47 arrests, the recovery of 26 illegally possessed guns and "a significant amount" of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamines. As of May 15, MPD crime data shows the city has seen a 33% increase in homicides compared to the same time a year ago. Human trafficking (up 54%) and rape (up 4%) have also increased. However, all other crimes with available data – including non-fatal shootings (down 17%) – have decreased compared to this time in 2024. The Source Information in this report is from the Milwaukee Police Department.
