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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.
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>
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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.
