Three Killed, One Injured in Milwaukee Shootings

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Three people were killed and another person was injured in three separate shootings in Milwaukee that all happened just minutes apart early Saturday morning. The incidents occurred at 6th and Vienna, 22nd and Locust, and 54th and Marion.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a major public safety concern in Milwaukee, with the city experiencing a high rate of homicides and shootings in recent years. These latest incidents highlight the ongoing challenges the city faces in addressing this issue.

The details

According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the first shooting occurred just before 12:30 a.m. at 6th and Vienna, where a 38-year-old was shot and pronounced dead on the scene. Another victim, a 22-year-old, was taken to a local hospital but later died from life-threatening gunshot injuries. The second shooting happened also just before 12:30 a.m. at 22nd and Locust, where a 63-year-old was shot and pronounced dead at the scene. Police are looking for a known suspect in this incident. The third shooting took place just after 12:30 a.m. at 54th and Marion, where a 41-year-old was shot and taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Police have a 38-year-old man in custody in connection with this shooting.

• The shootings all occurred just minutes apart, starting just before 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
• The first two shootings happened just before 12:30 a.m., while the third took place just after 12:30 a.m.

What’s next

Milwaukee police are continuing their investigation into the three shootings and are asking the public for any information that could help identify the suspects involved.