Milwaukee police confirmed an 11-year-old was shot and killed near 68th and Silver Spring Dr. Tuesday night.Police responded to the call around 6:45 p.m. and found the victim shot.Fire officials told WISN 12 News the child was taken to Children’s Wisconsin.The child died at the hospital.Detectives did not disclose the victim’s gender.Police said they are investigating what led to the shooting. It’s not clear if police made any arrests or if detectives were searching for anyone connected to the case.WISN 12 News saw multiple police officers surrounding an apartment building near 68th and Silver Spring Tuesday night.Crime scene tape surrounded a large area. This is a breaking news story. Updates will be posted here as new information becomes available.
MILWAUKEE —
Milwaukee police confirmed an 11-year-old was shot and killed near 68th and Silver Spring Dr. Tuesday night.
Police responded to the call around 6:45 p.m. and found the victim shot.
Fire officials told WISN 12 News the child was taken to Children’s Wisconsin.
The child died at the hospital.
Detectives did not disclose the victim’s gender.
Police said they are investigating what led to the shooting.
It’s not clear if police made any arrests or if detectives were searching for anyone connected to the case.
WISN 12 News saw multiple police officers surrounding an apartment building near 68th and Silver Spring Tuesday night.
Crime scene tape surrounded a large area.
This is a breaking news story. Updates will be posted here as new information becomes available.