Young man shot in neck on Milwaukee's near west side

CREATED May. 25, 2012

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MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Police said they were taking Friday to investigate the shooting of a young man on a sidewalk Milwaukee's near west side.

The shooting happened at about 12:00 a.m. Friday morning near the corner of North 25th and West Wells Streets.

Police said someone shot the victim, 21, in the neck while he was standing on a sidewalk.

Authorities believe he should survive his injuries.

Investigators were looking for a suspect or suspects, while also trying to find out the motive for the shooting.