Milwaukee hit-and-run; boy struck by vehicle dies from injuries

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11-year-old bicyclist dies after hit-and-run

An 11-year-old boy who was struck by a hit-and-run driver on Sunday died from his injuries.

Milwaukee police say the 11-year-old boy who was struck by a hit-and-run driver on Sunday, Aug. 27 has died from his injuries. 

The boy was on his bicycle crossing Fond du Lac Avenue near Capitol drive when he was hit around 3:15 p.m. Sunday. The car that hit the boy drove off.

The medical examiner identified the 11-year-old Thursday as Tyrone Reese Jr. – a Riverwest Elementary fifth grader. 

On Tuesday, Aug. 29, police announced the arrest of a 30-year-old Milwaukee man. The striking vehicle was also recovered.

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Hit-and-run scene on W. Fond du Lac Avenue, Milwaukee

Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at 414-935-7360; to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.

This is a developing story.

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