MILWAUKEE — An 11-year-old boy and a 33-year-old woman were both arrested in connection to the shooting of a 7-year-old boy Sunday afternoon. Police say this happened near 5th and Clarke just before 4 p.m. The boy is being treated at a local hospital and is expected to survive.
On Monday morning, police clarified they believed the 11-year-old shot the 7-year-old unintentionally.
"Two children located an unsecured firearm when the suspect discharged it and unintentionally struck the victim," an updated news release from police says.
Read the original release from Sunday night below:
A 11-yoa male has been taken into custody in relation to the non-fatal shooting on the 2600 block of N. 5th St, on 07-30-23. Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. The investigation is still ongoing.
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Milwaukee Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Sunday, July 30th, 2023, at approximately 3:50pm, on the 2600 block of N. 5th St. The victim, a 7-yoa male arrived at a local hospital for treatment of a non-fatal injury. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. Milwaukee Police continue to seek unknown suspect(s).
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 P3 Tips.
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