UPDATED Friday, August 9, 2013 --- 3:10 p.m.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- A total of eight people have been killed in Milwaukee in the last week as the mayor and police chief pledge to send additional police officers on patrol in problem parts of the city.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that several men injured in shootings in recent days have since died (http://bit.ly/17zQnbP). Police have apprehended some suspects and issued warrants for others. The most recent fatal shooting occurred late Wednesday.
Mayor Tom Barrett and Police Chief Edward Flynn say additional police officers will be on patrol in problem parts of the city.
The city has been hit with at least 20 shootings since Friday night, and many of the shootings have occurred in daylight.
Copyright 2013: Associated Press
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Posted Friday, August 9, 2013 --- 8:42 a.m.
MILWAUKEE (AP) -- Two more people have been killed in Milwaukee.
That brings the total since Friday to at least five homicides, plus two other victims shot during robberies who have been declared brain dead .
Police say a 26-year-old man was shot about 4:15 p.m. Wednesday after a quarrel. Police say the assailants left the area and then returned, shooting the victim.
Police said another fatal shooting occurred late Wednesday.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports police haven't yet provided details on the second Wednesday shooting.
Mayor Tom Barrett and Police Chief Edward Flynn say additional police officers will be on patrol in problem parts of the city.
The city has been hit with at least 20 shootings since Friday night, and many of the shootings have occurred in daylight.
Copyright 2013: Associated Press
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