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Bay View Shooting Leaves 18-Year-Old Hospitalized; Milwaukee Police Seek Leads

An 18-year-old was wounded in an early Sunday shooting near Burrell and Smith streets in Bay View. Police say the injuries are not life-threatening and no arrests have been made.

Bay View Shooting Leaves 18-Year-Old Hospitalized; Milwaukee Police Seek Leads

MILWAUKEE — An 18-year-old was taken to a hospital after being shot early Sunday in the Bay View neighborhood, according to the Milwaukee Police Department.

Officers responded to the area near Burrell Street and Smith Street just after 2 a.m. Sunday, where they found the young victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Police said the injuries are not life-threatening.

As of Sunday morning, no one had been arrested in connection with the shooting, and investigators were still working to determine what led up to the gunfire. Police did not release additional details about the circumstances or a possible suspect description.

The shooting adds to the tally of gun violence that residents and community groups across Milwaukee have been pressing city leaders to address. Bay View, a largely residential neighborhood on the city's south side, has seen its share of violent incidents, and neighborhood watch groups have increasingly called for both stronger prevention programs and more visible investment in public safety.

Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360. Those who wish to remain anonymous can reach Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or submit a tip through the P3 Tips app.

Investigators have not said whether the shooting was targeted or random, and the case remains under investigation.

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