2 Milwaukee shootings connected, 3 killed; police seek suspect

The Brief

  • Milwaukee police are searching for a known suspect after three people were killed Saturday night.
  • Investigators say two separate shootings occurred at 21st and Pierce and 39th and Townsend.
  • Families identified the victims as Vanessa De Herrera, Scott Bucholz and Shamarla Hare.

MILWAUKEE A manhunt is underway after police say a shooter killed three people Saturday night. Milwaukee police say the shootings are connected and domestic violence-related.

21st and Pierce shooting

What we know:

The victims of the first shooting have been identified as, 26-year-old Vanessa DeHerrera and 29-year-old Scott Bucholz. Milwaukee Police were called to 21st and Pierce around 9:40 p.m. Saturday night to investigate.

De Herrera’s family said she was a mother to two boys, ages 2 and 5. They said she lost her life due to domestic violence after trying to leave an on-and-off-again boyfriend. Online, Bucholz’ family said he was killed helping a friend in a domestic dispute.

Police confirm the shooting is domestic violence-related and say they know who the suspect is, but that information has not been released.

39th and Townsend

What we know:

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