By Associated Press - Sunday, May 17, 2015

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Five people were shot while gathering to remember a victim of gun violence.

The Milwaukee police say the victims included three women - ages 56, 52 and 23, and two men - ages 22 and 20.

Their injuries ranged from graze wounds to serious injuries and police say they were treated at area hospitals.

WITI-TV reports (https://bit.ly/1KeaILY ) the crowd had gathered in memory of an 18-year-old killed Friday night.

Police say the large group was in an alley when at least one person fired several shots at about 6 p.m. Saturday. Police are still investigating the motive and so far have no one in custody.

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Information from: WITI-TV, https://www.fox6now.com

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