Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson imposed a new curfew Saturday after three shootings in which 21 people were shot.It’s the result of a state of emergency declaration in the city.The curfew will be in effect beginning at 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday evenings. It will be for anyone younger than 21 years old.The curfew will be enforced until 5:30 a.m. Sunday and Monday.Additional police will be on hand during the curfew period.It will be for the entertainment district between Vel R. Phillips and Broadway to Knapp and McKinley to State.Officers will target teens who are loitering or otherwise acting unlawfully, Johnson said.Individuals who are exempt from this order are “going to work, government officials, social service workers, and credentialed members of the press acting in their official capacity.”Police said anyone found violating the curfew will be arrested and issued a $691 ticket.Milwaukee police told WISN 12 News that Saturday night was “peaceful and uneventful” in the downtown area. They have no records of any citations being issued. The Bucks have canceled a watch party scheduled to be held in the Deer District on Sunday.He said he did not rule out calling in the Wisconsin National Guard.Johnson said he has had conversations with Gov. Tony Evers on providing resources after the shootings.Police will also ticket and tow unauthorized vehicles.WISN 12 News talked to people in the Water Street area Saturday night and the reaction to the curfew was mixed. “I feel like it’s the only response at this point. We’re at a state of emergency, just had a mass shooting. It does suck for everybody, you know? It’s a Saturday night. People want to be out after 11, but I feel like with the circumstances we’re in now it makes sense,” said Toyosi Akinyemi. “Anyone can be violent at any age I don’t think it’s like fair to target like young people. I don’t think it’s really fair but I get the concern,” Allison Davis said.”I think the curfew is a smart decision, but a curfew can’t really stop stuff like that,” Kaden Schauer said. The first shooting happened about 9:10 p.m. Friday near North Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and West Highland Avenue.Three people suffered gunshot wounds and were expected to be OK.Police said they arrested one suspect and recovered a gun.The second shooting happened about 10:30 p.m. Friday.A 20-year-old man was shot near North Water Street and East Highland Avenue. He was taken to a hospital and expected to survive.Police have not arrested his shooter. The third and most serious shooting happened just after 11 p.m. Friday near North Water Street and East Juneau Avenue.Police said 17 people were wounded but expected to survive their injuries.They arrested 10 suspects and recovered 10 guns from the scene.No other details have been released.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson imposed a new curfew Saturday after three shootings in which 21 people were shot.
It’s the result of a state of emergency declaration in the city.
The curfew will be in effect beginning at 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday evenings.
It will be for anyone younger than 21 years old.
The curfew will be enforced until 5:30 a.m. Sunday and Monday.
Additional police will be on hand during the curfew period.
It will be for the entertainment district between Vel R. Phillips and Broadway to Knapp and McKinley to State.
Officers will target teens who are loitering or otherwise acting unlawfully, Johnson said.
Individuals who are exempt from this order are “going to work, government officials, social service workers, and credentialed members of the press acting in their official capacity.”
Police said anyone found violating the curfew will be arrested and issued a $691 ticket.
Milwaukee police told WISN 12 News that Saturday night was “peaceful and uneventful” in the downtown area. They have no records of any citations being issued.
The Bucks have canceled a watch party scheduled to be held in the Deer District on Sunday.
He said he did not rule out calling in the Wisconsin National Guard.
Johnson said he has had conversations with Gov. Tony Evers on providing resources after the shootings.
Police will also ticket and tow unauthorized vehicles.
WISN 12 News talked to people in the Water Street area Saturday night and the reaction to the curfew was mixed.
“I feel like it’s the only response at this point. We’re at a state of emergency, just had a mass shooting. It does suck for everybody, you know? It’s a Saturday night. People want to be out after 11, but I feel like with the circumstances we’re in now it makes sense,” said Toyosi Akinyemi.
“Anyone can be violent at any age I don’t think it’s like fair to target like young people. I don’t think it’s really fair but I get the concern,” Allison Davis said.
“I think the curfew is a smart decision, but a curfew can’t really stop stuff like that,” Kaden Schauer said.
The first shooting happened about 9:10 p.m. Friday near North Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and West Highland Avenue.
Three people suffered gunshot wounds and were expected to be OK.
Police said they arrested one suspect and recovered a gun.
The second shooting happened about 10:30 p.m. Friday.
A 20-year-old man was shot near North Water Street and East Highland Avenue.
He was taken to a hospital and expected to survive.
Police have not arrested his shooter.
The third and most serious shooting happened just after 11 p.m. Friday near North Water Street and East Juneau Avenue.
Police said 17 people were wounded but expected to survive their injuries.
They arrested 10 suspects and recovered 10 guns from the scene.
No other details have been released.
