MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – After a quintuple shooting in the early morning hours on July 12, police in Wisconsin are addressing recent violence in a major entertainment district.
The Milwaukee Police Department said that officers had recently responded to numerous violent incidents in the downtown entertainment district in the 600 block of North Water Street.
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The release mentioned a quintuple shooting that occurred on Saturday, July 12. As a result of the recent gun violence, the department says it’s being proactive with partners across the city, including the Council and City Attorney to address the issues.
“[The] Milwaukee Police Department is dedicated to working with our elected officials, our public safety partners and the community to cultivate a safe environment for everyone to enjoy our city especially during this summer,” the release said.
Milwaukee officials are urging people to be better at resolving conflict without resorting to guns, and that the department will not tolerate violent behavior.
Anybody with details about recent violence is urged to contact the police at (414) 935-7360, with anonymity available by contacting Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-8477 or through the P3 Tips App.
No additional details are available.