Gunfire shattered a quiet Sunday night in West Allis when shots rang out near S. 59th Street and W. Burnham Street, sending neighbors to their phones and police racing to the scene. Several residents called 911 around 9 p.m., and officers arriving in the area found shell casings on the ground. Police said there were no reports of anyone being struck by gunfire.
Officers Recover Shell Casings; No Known Injuries
According to CBS 58, multiple callers reported hearing shots around 9 p.m. Sunday. Responding officers searched the area and located shell casings, confirming that rounds had been fired. As of the station’s initial update, there were no reports of injuries tied to the gunfire.
Investigators stayed on scene, checking for additional evidence and looking for anyone who might have seen or heard more than the initial bursts of gunfire. Police continued to canvass the block as neighbors watched the late-night activity unfold from their windows.
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