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Police investigate reported gunfire near North Sherman Avenue in Madison

Madison police responded early Sunday to a report of shots fired in the 1100 block of North Sherman Avenue. Authorities had not yet confirmed whether anyone was injured or whether a suspect had been arrested.

Police investigate reported gunfire near North Sherman Avenue in Madison
MADISON, Wis. — Madison police responded to a report of gunfire early Sunday near the city’s northeast side, according to Dane County Dispatch. Officers were sent to the 1100 block of North Sherman Avenue at about 1:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Authorities had not released information about possible injuries or identified a suspect in custody as of the initial report. The circumstances surrounding the reported shots, including whether property was damaged or how many shots may have been fired, were not immediately available. The investigation remained active Sunday morning. Additional information is expected from Madison police as officers determine what happened.

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