Ald. Milele Coggs
Press Release

Public’s help needed to bring justice in shooting that left three dead

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs October 8, 2021

By - Oct 8th, 2021 03:31 pm

Milwaukee is seeing record levels of violence and last night was no different, as we all search for answers on ways to stop the deadly outbreak plaguing our city. I am asking for help from the public in catching the person responsible for the deaths of three people, and the severe injuries of a fourth person, following a shooting in a parking lot near N. 8th and W. Cherry Streets at approximately 9:45 p.m. last night (Thursday, October 7).

Milwaukee Police say an argument took place right before the shooting, which killed a 19-year-old woman and two men, ages 30 and 36. Police say a fourth person – a man who is 19 years old – was listed in critical condition at a hospital.

My sincere condolences go out to the loved ones and friends of the deceased and of the man who was injured. This was a horrific act of violence and the victims deserve justice, but at this time MPD does not have anyone in custody and are still looking for the suspect.

I strongly encourage the community to help bring justice in this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips App for a cash reward.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident can receive help by the calling the city’s Trauma Response Team (MPD), at 414-257-7621.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.

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