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Police Say No Shots Fired After Fight at Franklin Youth Sports Event

The arrest is under review by county prosecutors with more participants still being identified.

Overview

  • Franklin police responded to the Midwest Orthopedic Performance Center on Sunday after 911 callers reported gunfire at a youth event.
  • Officers found a fight among attendees rather than a shooting, and the department says there is no evidence a gun was fired.
  • Police will refer charges to the Milwaukee County District Attorney after arresting a 36-year-old Illinois man who carried a baseball bat.
  • The Franklin Fire Department treated one person for non-life-threatening injuries and released the patient at the scene.
  • Detectives report no ongoing threat to the public and ask anyone with tips to call 414-425-2522 and reference Case 26-006477.