Milwaukee food truck struck by gunfire, owner shaken after late-night shooting

The Brief

  • A 31-year-old was hospitalized after a shooting late Tuesday near the old Northridge Mall in Milwaukee.
  • Gonzalo Lopez’s food truck and a nearby building were struck by bullets, though no staff were present.
  • Police continue to search for the shooter and are asking for tips from the public.

MILWAUKEE A Milwaukee food truck was hit by gunfire late Tuesday night, Oct. 7, in a shooting that sent one person to the hospital, leaving the truck’s owner shaken and searching for answers.

What we know:

The Milwaukee Police Department said the shooting happened just after 11:30 p.m. near 82nd and Brown Deer, near the old Northridge Mall. A 31-year-old was injured and taken to the hospital.

Gonzalo Lopez, who owns the food truck, said he first thought vandalism was to blame before realizing bullets had pierced his business.

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