Crime & Safety

Heavy Police Presence Reported In Wauwatosa

People should avoid the downtown Wauwatosa area.

WAUWATOSA, WI— A heavy police presence was reported after 9 p.m. in the 1400 block of Underwood Ave on Thursday. WISN 12 and Fox 6 confirmed shots were fired. Live video footage showed crime tape and a large amount of police officers including Wauwatosa and West Allis Police Departments.

Patch has reached out to Wauwatosa Police Department but haven't heard back as of 10:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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