Milwaukee shooting: 10-year-old boy dead, 2 people arrested

Boy dead after shooting, 2 arrested

A Milwaukee shooting left a 10-year-old boy dead on Tuesday night, Dec. 9. It happened near Phillips and Clarke.

MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee shooting left a child dead on Tuesday night, Dec. 9. Police arrested two people.

Phillips and Clarke

What we know:

The shooting happened around 8:25 p.m. Police said the 10-year-old victim died from a gunshot wound.

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The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Zysean Owten and said he "presumably accidentally shot himself in the face with his friend's firearm."

MPD said a 36-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman have been arrested. Charges have been referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

Police scene near Phillips and Clarke

What they're saying:

John Randel lives just a few feet away from where the boy was shot.

"My heart goes out to the little homie who got killed, you know, heart goes out to the family," he said. "We got to stop all of this – put the guns down."

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In a post on X, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley wrote, in part: "The news of another young child killed in our community is heartbreaking. I’m thinking of everyone impacted by this terrible tragedy." 

FOX6 News reached out to the Milwaukee Office of Community Wellness and Safety for comment but did not immediately hear back.

MPD tips

What you can do:

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.