Other — Milwaukee, WI — reported 2026-07-15

SUMMARY

Homicides fell 30%, nonfatal shootings fell 27% and carjackings fell 34% compared to the first half of 2025.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Other
  • Location: Milwaukee, WI
  • Date reported: 2026-07-15
  • Suspect: not stated

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The city's homicide rate decreased by 30% in the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.
  • Nonfatal shootings fell by 27% during the same time frame.
  • Carjackings declined by 34% in the first half of 2026 compared to the previous year.
  • The progress is attributed to a multiyear trend of collaboration among law enforcement, violence prevention organizations, community groups, and residents.
  • Programs such as 414LIFE focus on people and neighborhoods at highest risk of gun violence.