A 2-month-old was injured but is expected to survive following a Friday night shooting that Milwaukee police believe was the result of an argument.
The Milwaukee Police Department says the shooting happened April 24 around 9:03 p.m. on the 2500 block of South 8th Street, about two blocks south of the Basilica of Saint Josaphat.
The 2-month-old and a 28-year-old both sustained nonfatal gunshot injuries. Both arrived at a local hospital for treatment.
Police were seeking a known suspect as of 12 a.m. April 25. The investigation is ongoing, but police believe the shooting stemmed from an argument.
City violence prevention officials have long said much of Milwaukee’s gun violence comes from poor conflict resolution when arguments turn deadly.
Quarterly data released by Milwaukee police earlier this month showed nonfatal shootings declined 27% between 2025 and 2026, from 110 to 90.
Anyone with any information on the April 24 shooting is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips.
Hope Karnopp can be reached at HKarnopp@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 2-month-old injured in Milwaukee shooting that stemmed from argument
Reporting by Hope Karnopp, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
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