The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a double shooting that left a 17-year-old woman to die and her 17-year-old friend to live—a leaked audio captured the cries of one of the victims.
According to MPD, police responded to a shooting on Saturday, Aug. 19, around 5:31 a.m. on the 4400 block of W. Hampton Ave.
Fatal and Non-Fatal Shooting https://t.co/JMLrmFDMSj
— Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) August 21, 2023
The details are limited, but 12 News reported that the women were in a red vehicle when the shooting happened, and a bullet entered the windshield.
In the leaked audio, a woman was heard screaming about getting shot and urging someone in the car to take her to the police station for help. A man in the vehicle stated he had to stop by his mom’s place, but the wounded woman told him, “No,” and said to get help.
The wounded teen then mentioned that someone named “Drea” was shot. It was later revealed that the deceased victim was 17-year-old Andrea Sanders.
Tragic 😔 17-year-old Milwaukee Teen Shot While Sitting In Car With Friends, They Refused To Take Her To The Hospital And She Died From Her Injuries.💔🕊️😢 RIP 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/SjVWyX0HQ0
— Raphouse TV (RHTV) (@raphousetv7) August 20, 2023
The details surrounding the incident are hazy, but the incident is under investigation.
Several fatal and non-fatal shootings have been happening in the city. Bullets struck a 20-year-old male while in his vehicle on Saturday. He survived after being transported to the hospital. On Sunday, an 18-year-old man was injured due to gun violence and survived.
Fatal Shooting https://t.co/88SXUeNq2R
— Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) August 21, 2023
Sunday night, a 56-year-old man was fatally shot on the 1500 block of W. Bruce St. Early Saturday morning, a 21-year-old man succumbed to his gunshot injuries.
Fatal Shooting https://t.co/aMhYUSUba2
— Milwaukee Police (@MilwaukeePolice) August 21, 2023
Although some suspects involved in some of the incidents have been taken into custody, many remain at large.
