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Curfew lifted after 21 people shot in Milwaukee
Over the weekend, violence devastated several areas of Milwaukee. Multiple shootings left 21 injured, including 17 in once incident. As a result, the largest city in Wisconsin implemented a strict 2-night curfew.
Officials stated those found breaking the curfew would be arrested and issued a $691 ticket. However, the curfew only applied to those 21 and younger.
Milwaukee shooting victims and suspects
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, 5 of the injured were arrested in connection to the shootings. Police also arrested 6 other suspects, and intend to release more information in the next few days. The cause of the shootings is still under investigation.
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All victims are expected to survive, but several events over the weekend were canceled. Including a Milwaukee Bucks watch party for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinal series.
Watch a statement by Mayor Cavalier Johnson below:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I have directed action on several fronts following last night's shooting. A curfew starts at 11pm for all under 21 in the downtown neighborhood where the incident occured. More police will be on hand, and other city departments are being mobilized. <a href="https://t.co/BXiazsRTjw">pic.twitter.com/BXiazsRTjw</a></p>— Mayor Cavalier Johnson (@MayorOfMKE) <a href="https://twitter.com/MayorOfMKE/status/1525557696329555975?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 14, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Officials encourage those with any information to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360. Those wishing to remain anonymous, may contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips.
