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Thursday Night Shooting Near Marquette Injures Non-Affiliated Man as Campus Safety Alerts Continue

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Under Investigation

On November 21, 2024, at approximately 8:30 PM CST, MUPD responded to a shooting near the Marquette University campus that left one man with non-life-threatening injuries. The victim was not affiliated with Marquette. MUPD issued a safety alert at 8:38 PM to the campus community. Multiple potential suspects were identified.

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Marquette University
Private R2 · WI
~11,500 students
Confirmed Timeline

Alert Sequence

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MUPD responded to a report of shots fired. Incident location: N. 20th Street and W. Kilbourn Ave. Approximate time: 8:38 p.m. One male victim, not affiliated with Marquette, suffered non-life-threatening injuries, but the source of the injuries is unclear. He was taken to the hospital for treatment. There are multiple potential suspects, though no further details are known. The Milwaukee Police Department is leading the investigation. Race, ethnicity, gender and/or religious affiliation are NOT considered the basis for suspicion; only behaviors are considered suspicious. The purpose of this warning is to aid in the prevention of similar crimes by alerting the community about the incident and to provide information that allows individuals to make informed decisions about their personal safety.
Issued at 8:38 PM CST on November 21, 2024, approximately 8 minutes after the initial MUPD response
The victim was not affiliated with Marquette University, but the shooting's proximity to campus warranted the safety alert
This was one of multiple shooting-related safety alerts Marquette issued in fall 2024, including an August 30 shots-fired incident
Context

Background

On November 21, 2024, Marquette University Police responded to a shooting near campus at approximately 8:30 PM CST. A safety alert was issued at 8:38 PM via the Marquette Today platform. The shooting occurred near 20th Street and West Kilbourn Avenue, and the male victim, not affiliated with the university, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital. WTMJ reported that multiple potential suspects were identified and that the Milwaukee Police Department led the investigation. The incident was one of several near-campus shootings that prompted Marquette safety alerts during fall 2024, including an August 30 shots-fired incident at 16th Street and West Wells Street and an October 22 safety alert. The Marquette Wire student newspaper covered the broader pattern of near-campus gun violence in Milwaukee. Marquette maintains a public safety alert archive as part of its Clery compliance.
Analysis

Key Findings

The 8-minute response time from MUPD dispatch to safety alert publication was relatively fast for a timely warning
Marquette issued multiple shooting-related safety alerts in fall 2024 alone, reflecting the challenge of maintaining a safe campus in an urban setting
The victim was not affiliated with Marquette, but proximity to campus warranted notification under Clery Act guidelines
Outcome
The non-affiliated male victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Multiple potential suspects were identified. The investigation was ongoing.
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