MILWAUKEE — A 5-year-old boy has died after he found a gun and accidentally shot himself Tuesday night.
The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. near 29th and National. According to police, the boy was taken to the hospital where he died.
The 5-year-old has been identified as Elijo Gonzales.
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Two men, a 58-year-old and a 35-year-old, were arrested for leaving an unattended firearm.
Charges are now pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
According to Milwaukee police data shared with TMJ4 News, from Jan. 1-Feb. 21 2022 there were 3 homicides and 13 non-fatal shootings involving victims 17 and younger. During the same time and with the same age group in 2023, there were 4 homicides and 19 non-fatal shootings.
