20 injured in Milwaukee shootings after Bucks playoff game

MILWAUKEE

Authorities say that twenty people were wounded in shootings near downtown Milwaukee. These shootings took place as a result of thousands of people watching the NBA’s Eastern Conference semis. said.

None of the injuries sustained Friday night in either shooting were life-threatening.

The shooting that resulted in three deaths occurred near the Deer District, an entertainment district featuring many bars and restaurants where large numbers gather for major sporting events.

Milwaukee Fire Department saidAuthorities took two people to the hospital: a man aged 30 and a girl of 16 years. A third person drove to the hospital. Police saidA 29-year old man was taken into custody

A second shooting, which took place a few blocks away, left 17 more victims. WTMJ-TV reported that 10 people were taken into custody while nine guns were recovered.

It was not immediately clear if the shootings were related, or if they involved spectators who were watching the game.

WTMJ-TV was told by witnesses that they witnessed a fight outside a pub following the basketball match.

Bill Reinemann is a parking attendant in the lot next to Deer District. saidHe heard gunshots, but didn’t see any victims or the shooter during earlier shooting.

He said, “It sounded almost like six to eight gunshots.” said”It was very close.”

Scores of supporters began to run towards the Deer District after the shots were fired. said.

Reinemann, an 18-year veteran of the job, has remained in his position despite being passed by Bucks fans.

He said, “I sat in this chair the entire time.” said.

“The incident occurred outside the Deer District area. “All questions should be directed at the Milwaukee Police Department,” Barry Baum (Bucks spokesman) said.

Boston defeated Milwaukee to force a Game 7, in which the series was rearranged.