Milwaukee Police Investigate Series of Incidents: Fatal Collision, Non-Fatal and Fatal Shootings on September 16th
The following incidents are unrelated.
Milwaukee Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Wednesday, September 16th , 2026 at approximately 7:35 p.m., on the 6800 block of W. Hampton Avenue. The driver of vehicle #1, a 34-year-old was traveling east on West Hampton Avenue, when vehicle #1 collided with another vehicle containing two occupants. The passenger in vehicle #2, a 63-year-old, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of vehicle #2, a 70-year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was conveyed to a local hospital for treatment. The driver of vehicle #1 was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. This investigation is ongoing. Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
Milwaukee Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday, September 16th , 2026, at approximately 8:55 p.m., on the 2000 block of West Vliet St. The victim, a 17-year-old arrived at a local hospital for treatment of injuries. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Milwaukee Police continue to seek unknown suspect(s). Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips.
Milwaukee Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday, September 16th , 2025, at approximately 9:20 p.m., on the 3200 block of West McKinley Avenue. The victim, a 29-year-old sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene. A suspect was located in the vicinity of the incident and was arrested. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips.
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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