Milwaukee Triple Shooting Leaves One Dead, Two Teens Injured — Police Say Fight May Have Sparked Gunfire
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN — A late-night shooting in Milwaukee left one person dead and two teenagers injured, and police believe the violence may have erupted following a fight near West Fond du Lac Avenue, officials said.
The Milwaukee Police Department said the shooting occurred around 11:22 p.m. on November 1 in the 4800 block of West Fond du Lac Avenue, just south of West Capitol Drive in the Roosevelt Grove neighborhood.
One Killed, Two 17-Year-Olds Injured
When officers arrived, they found a gunshot victim who was rushed to a nearby hospital and later pronounced dead. Police have not released the victim’s name, age, or gender pending notification of family.
Two 17-year-old males also suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds. One was found at the scene, while the other later arrived at a hospital for treatment. Both are expected to survive.
Investigation Points to Argument Before Shooting
Detectives say preliminary evidence suggests the shooting may have stemmed from an argument or fight that escalated into gunfire. The suspect or suspects remain at large, and police are continuing to gather witness statements and surveillance footage from the area.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips.
Violence Linked to Conflicts Despite Decline in Shootings
While Milwaukee’s overall shooting numbers are trending lower than this time last year, police data shows that arguments or disputes escalating into violence remain a leading cause of homicides.
Since 2020, roughly 29% of Milwaukee’s homicides have been linked to personal conflicts, underscoring how everyday disputes continue to turn deadly in the city’s neighborhoods.
As Milwaukee residents continue to call for peace and accountability, police are urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. Stay tuned to ChicagoMusicGuide.com for continuing updates on this developing story and other local safety news.