Report of shots fired near 22nd and Center in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police are investigating a report of shots fired near the parking lot of the Greater New Birth Church at 22nd and Center on the city’s north side.
Police tell FOX6 News that a funeral was being held for Damario Jones and Montrell Burdine, the victims of a double shooting that occurred Friday, May 1st near 37th and Nash, at the time of the shots fired incident.
Authorities say at least two suspects were involved in an altercation that lead to the shots being fired.
Several cars were hit but no one was injured.
There are no suspects in custody at this time.
Police were dispatched to the area of 37th and Nash for a report of shots fired on the morning of May 1st. Upon arrival, an officer observed Jones lying on the grass — unresponsive. Life-saving attempts were unsuccessful, and Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers began to search the area for evidence — and they came upon Burdine, lying in the street, conscious and alert. Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department began to treat him, and observed that he had lost a significant amount of blood. Police say Burdine had been shot in the thigh, and he eventually lost consciousness and was pronounced dead.
24-year-old Devon Loggins is accused in the deaths of Damario Jones and Montrell Burdine.
Loggins faces the following charges: