Milwaukee 2-year-old accidentally shoots self; dies at hospital, 1 arrested

Milwaukee police say a 2-year-old child has died after accidentally shooting themselves on Wednesday, April 29. 

What we know:

According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the shooting happened around 11 a.m. near 34th and Walnut after a child obtained a firearm that was not secured. 

Officials say the child died at the hospital. 

A 42-year-old man was arrested. Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. 

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MPD would like to remind the public to keep firearms secured with a gun lock and out of the reach of children. 

The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department. 

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