Two men found dead in Sunday evening shooting near North 12th Street and Concordia Avenue
What happened
Two men were killed in a shooting Sunday evening, Feb. 15, in Milwaukee’s Harambee area, where officers responded to reports of gunfire on the 3300 block of North 12th Street. Police said the call came in at about 5:33 p.m.
At the scene, officers found two victims, ages 24 and 28, suffering from gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the location. Authorities have not released the victims’ names as of Monday, Feb. 16, and no additional injuries were reported in the initial public briefing.
Investigation status and what police have said publicly
The Milwaukee Police Department described the incident as a double fatal shooting and said the investigation remains ongoing. In an unusual detail for a homicide investigation, police indicated they are not currently seeking suspects. Investigators did not publicly explain what led to that determination.
Police have asked anyone with information related to the case to contact the department’s non-emergency line or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers. Investigators did not provide details about a possible motive, whether the shooting took place inside or outside, or whether any weapons were recovered.
What is known and what remains unclear
Known: The shooting occurred Sunday, Feb. 15, around 5:33 p.m., on the 3300 block of North 12th Street.
Known: The victims were a 24-year-old and a 28-year-old, both found with fatal gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.
Known: Police said they are not currently seeking suspects, while still requesting public tips.
Unclear: Whether investigators believe the shooter is already identified, deceased, or otherwise not being pursued for another specific reason.
Unclear: Circumstances leading up to the gunfire, including whether the victims knew each other or whether the incident was targeted or random.
Community impact and next steps
Double homicides can place heightened demands on investigative resources, particularly when early facts are limited and the public is left without clarity on risk. In this case, police have not issued a public safety alert connected to the incident and have not announced arrests or charges.
The department’s request for tips suggests detectives are still working to confirm the sequence of events and identify witnesses, surveillance footage, and other evidence. Additional information may emerge through future police briefings and official case updates, including identification by the medical examiner and any prosecutorial review if a suspect is later named.
If you have information about the Feb. 15 shooting near North 12th Street and Concordia Avenue, police are asking the public to report tips directly or anonymously through Crime Stoppers.