MILWAUKEE — A 7-year-old was shot and their mother was arrested Sunday night, according to Milwaukee police.
According to a statement from MPD, the shooting happened near 22nd and Orchard around 9:45 p.m. The 7-year-old was brought to the hospital. The 37-year-old mother was taken into custody. Officers found a gun. Charges are pending.
According to Milwaukee police data, there have been 63 juvenile non-fatal shootings so far this year. At this time last year, there were 48.
There have been 10 juvenile homicides from firearms so far this year. At this time last year, it was also 10.
The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on 06/25/23 at about 9:45pm in the 1500 block of S. 22nd Street. The 7-year-old male was conveyed to a local hospital and is expected to survive. The child's 37-year-old mother was taken into custody. A gun was recovered. Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office. The investigation is still ongoing.
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