At least twenty people were injured in multiple Milwaukee shootings after the Celtics and Bucks postseason game Friday night.
Injuries occurred at three separate shootings within blocks of the arena. Three people were injured in the first shooting, one in the second and 17 were injured in a later exchange of gunfire between two groups of people, NPR reported. None of the injuries appear to be life-threatening, and all victims are expected to survive, the outlet reported. The violence occurred by the intersection of Highland and MLK directly outside of Deer District, according to AP News. (RELATED: Enes Kanter Freedom Slams NBA As ‘Hypocrites’ For Scheduling Games In UAE)
With more than a minute left in the game, fans start sprinting out of Deer District. pic.twitter.com/WqKPGejrAw
— Natalie Shepherd (@NewsNatalie) May 14, 2022
Saturday after the shooting, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson imposed a curfew from 11:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for people under the age of 21, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
Governor Tony Evers tweeted out the following after Friday’s scary scene:
Kathy and I are heartbroken by last night’s horrific acts of gun violence in Milwaukee. We are thinking of all the people who were injured and are praying for their full recovery, and we are thinking of the many people affected by this senseless tragedy.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) May 14, 2022
We are grateful for the first responders who acted quickly, getting people to safety and apprehending those involved. Violence is never the answer, and we will continue to support our local partners in working to make our streets and our communities safer.
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) May 14, 2022
The victims range in age from 15-47, according to USA Today. 11 people aged 19-30 were arrested, and 10 guns were recovered, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.