Shooting at Milwaukee Department Store in the US Injures 8... Suspect Identity Unconfirmed

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yuri Kim] On the 20th (local time), AP News and others reported that a shooting occurred at a department store near Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, injuring 8 people.

The shooting took place at around 2:50 PM at the Mayfair Mall department store in Wauwatosa, a city west of Milwaukee. Seven adults and one teenager were injured, with no fatalities. Immediately after the incident, police blocked access to the department store and began searching for the suspect.

Barry Weber, Chief of Wauwatosa Police Department, said, "According to initial witness statements, the suspect is a white male in his 20s to 30s," adding, "When police arrived at the scene, the suspect had already fled, and we are currently identifying him."

About seven hours after the incident, at around 9:30 PM, the police announced via Twitter that the suspect's identity had not yet been confirmed. However, initial investigations indicate that the shooting occurred following a verbal altercation.