Crime & Safety
Man Shot In Fight Near Layton Avenue And 5th Street: Police
Milwaukee police said a man was shot in a fight in the 500 block of Layton Avenue around 12 p.m. Thursday.
MILWAUKEE, WI — A man was shot during a fight on West Layton Avenue near 5th Street Thursday afternoon in the far south side of Milwaukee, according to police.
A 30-year-old from Milwaukee suffered non-fatal injuries in the encounter and was brought to a hospital, the Milwaukee Police Department said in a statement.
It happened around 12:08 p.m., police said. Police said they are still looking for the shooter.
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Milwaukee police asked anyone with information to contact them at 414-935-7360 or to contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips to remain anonymous.
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