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City leaders respond to gun violence after 3 children shot, injured within 2 days

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MILWAUKEE — A 1-year-old child and a 20-year-old were both injured in a drive-by shooting Thursday afternoon in Milwaukee, according to police.

It happened at about 12:30 p.m. near 44th and Congress.

Police say the suspects were in a vehicle when they fired at the victims.

VIDEO: Ring camera video from 44th & Congress

VIDEO: Ring video from 44th & Congress

Both the child and the 20-year-old were taken to the hospital with non-fatal injuries, according to police.

Officers are looking for unknown suspects in the shooting.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414)224-Tips or use the P3 Tips app.

City leaders held a press conference Thursday afternoon to respond to gun violence after three children were shot and injured within two days.

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