Two men wounded in Monday night Milwaukee shooting near 60th Street and Port Avenue

What happened

Two men were wounded in a shooting on Milwaukee’s northwest side Monday night, Feb. 16, 2026, and were transported to a hospital with injuries not expected to be fatal. The incident was reported at about 9 p.m. on Port Avenue just west of North 60th Street.

Police have not publicly identified the victims. Their ages were reported as 39 and 34. As of early Tuesday, Feb. 17, investigators had not released a description of a suspect or suspects, and no arrests had been announced.

What investigators have said so far

Authorities have not detailed the circumstances that led to the gunfire, including whether the shooting occurred outdoors or inside a residence, whether the victims knew each other, or whether the incident began as a dispute, a robbery attempt, or another confrontation. No information was released about the type of weapon used or the number of shots fired.

The investigation remained active Tuesday morning. Police continued to seek information from the public, including any video that may have captured activity near Port Avenue around the time of the shooting.

What remains unknown

• The motive and sequence of events leading up to the shooting
• Whether one or multiple shooters were involved
• Whether the victims were targeted or struck during a broader incident
• Any connection to other recent shootings reported in the city

How cases like this typically develop

In non-fatal shootings, early updates often remain limited while detectives work to confirm witness statements, collect surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses, and process physical evidence. In many cases, investigators also rely on follow-up interviews once victims are medically stable, which can affect the pace and detail of public information releases.

How to share information

Police asked anyone with information to contact the Milwaukee Police Department non-emergency line at (414) 935-7360. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or through the P3 Tips app.

This story will be updated as additional verified details are released by investigators.