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4-year-old girl killed in shooting Monday night near 39th and Sheridan in Milwaukee

Two adults are in custody in connection with the shooting according to MPD
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A 4-year-old girl has died after being shot in a bedroom near 39th and Sheridan in Milwaukee Monday night.

According to the Milwaukee Police Department, two people are in custody in connection with the shooting.

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4-year-old girl killed in shooting near 39th and Sheridan in Milwaukee

Investigators tell TMJ4 the child was shot just before 10 p.m. Monday.

The 4-year-old was taken to a hospital where the child later died.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as JaiNadia Little. JaiNadia was shot inside a bedroom, according to the Medical Examiner's report.

A spokesperson for MPD says a 25-year-old and a 41 year old have both been taken into custody.

Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact MPD.


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