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Milwaukee Police Arrest 25-Year-Old After Reported East Side Robbery, Shots Fired

Investigators plan a referral to the county prosecutor next.

Overview

  • Police are investigating reports of a robbery with shots fired Thursday morning on the 2200 block of North Terrace Avenue on Milwaukee’s East Side.
  • Officers took a 25-year-old suspect into custody at the scene shortly after 9 a.m.
  • The case remains active with charges expected to be sent to the Milwaukee County District Attorney, and police have not released a motive or details about any victims or injuries.
  • An anonymous witness told TMJ4 the gunman held people at gunpoint, forced a contractor into a home, and that a woman ran out seeking help, a narrative investigators have not independently confirmed.
  • Witness photos show officers responding with long guns drawn, and neighbors described the ordeal as frightening but said the arrest brought relief and a renewed focus on basic safety precautions.