MILWAUKEE — A 9-year-old is dead after being shot just after midnight Thursday near an apartment complex near Swan & Allyn on Milwaukee's far northwest side.
Milwaukee Police did not give any details about what lead up to the shooting.
Our crew on scene saw officers inside an apartment. There are also several evidence markers in the area.
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Police K9 units were on scene and police say they are searching for 'unknown suspects.'
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed late Thursday morning that Jonael Zambrano was the child shot and killed shortly after midnight on Thursday.
According to the ME's office, Zambrano was shot in a bedroom.
Back in March, a 14-year-old was shot in the same area, just a few blocks away.
One neighbor, who wished to remain anonymous, shared this video with TMJ4. They also shared it with Milwaukee Police. In the video, it appears to show multiple individuals firing guns in the air.
Watch: Video appears to show people firing guns in air:
TMJ4 has multiple calls out to Milwaukee Police to ask if these are the individuals MPD could be looking for.
Milwaukee Police ask anyone with information to call (414) 935-7360. You can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS.
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