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Madison police arrest one after gunfire erupts near Eken Park
Residents near Algoma and Hoard streets reported hearing 8-10 shots Tuesday evening, and officers took one person into custody. No injuries were reported, but police have not said what sparked the gunfire.
MADISON â One person was taken into custody Tuesday evening after neighbors near Eken Park reported hearing a burst of gunfire and seeing people shooting at each other before fleeing, Madison police said.
Officers responded to the area around Algoma and Hoard streets shortly after 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to police. Neighbors told a reporter at the scene that they heard between eight and 10 gunshots. Some witnesses said they saw individuals exchanging fire before running from the area.
A police crew, including a K9 unit, searched the neighborhood for suspects and evidence. Officers confirmed that one person was taken into custody. No injuries were reported.
As of late Tuesday, police had not said what led to the shooting or whether the person in custody would face criminal charges. The investigation remained active.
The gunfire broke out in a residential pocket just north of Eken Park, a neighborhood gathering spot on Madison's near east side. The area is home to families and small businesses and sits close to busy thoroughfares.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact Madison police. The department has not released further details about the person in custody or the circumstances of the shooting.