3 shot in Milwaukee

CREATED Aug. 31, 2012

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MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Police are investigating two new shootings this morning.  Three people are hurt in the incidents.

The first shooting happened about 10:15 Thursday night near 76th and Caldwell.  That's just west of Highway 145.  Police say a 22-year-old woman was shot in the leg.  That woman is recovering at a local hospital.  Police are still trying to figure out why she was shot and who shot her.

Then, about 12:40 this morning, two people were shot during a robbery at 5th and Maple.  Police say a 28-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman were shot in the incident.  Both are recovering at a local hospital.  Police say they are looking for two men for the robbery.  Those men are described as black, 25-35 years of age, medium height, medium build, one having a dreadlock hair style.