Milwaukee police pursuit ends in crash, 2 arrests after shooting

The Brief

  • Milwaukee police said two men were arrested after a pursuit ended in a crash near 26th and Auer.
  • Police said the vehicle was wanted in connection with a nonfatal shooting near 44th and Center.
  • The driver and passenger were taken to a hospital with nonfatal injuries, and police said a firearm was recovered.

MILWAUKEE Two men were arrested Tuesday, June 9, after a Milwaukee police pursuit involving a vehicle wanted in connection with a nonfatal shooting ended in a crash.

What we know:

The Milwaukee Police Department said officers saw the vehicle around 3:55 p.m. near 26th and Center. The vehicle was wanted in connection with a nonfatal shooting that happened around 7:57 a.m. near 44th and Center.

Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused, and a pursuit began, according to MPD.

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