Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Fatally Shot While Riding In Milwaukee: Police

A 45-year-old motorcyclist suffered fatal gunshot wounds and crashed early Friday morning near Villard Avenue and 37th, police said.

Milwaukee police said they are looking for unknown suspects after a 45-year-old motorcyclist was fatally shot while riding early Friday morning.
Milwaukee police said they are looking for unknown suspects after a 45-year-old motorcyclist was fatally shot while riding early Friday morning. (Ethan Duran/Patch)

MILWAUKEE, WI — A motorcyclist died early Friday morning in Milwaukee after someone shot him while he was riding, according to police.

The 45-year-old rider suffered fatal gunshot wounds and then crashed, police said. It happened just before 4 a.m. near Villard Avenue and 37th Street, police said.

Milwaukee police said they are looking for unknown suspects. Police also 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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