Milwaukee shooting Wednesday, 57th and Hadley; 9-year-old injured
Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)
MILWAUKEE - A 9-year-old was shot in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening, April 29.
9-year-old shot
What we know:
The Milwaukee Police Department said it happened just after 7 p.m. near 57th and Hadley.
The 9-year-old victim went to a local hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries. Police have not released details on the extent of those injuries.
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The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation. Police are searching for anyone involved.
Earlier fatal shooting
Big picture view:
The shooting comes the same day MPD reported a separate case involving a young child and an unsecured firearm.
A 2-year-old died after accidentally shooting themselves earlier in the day near 34th and Walnut. Police say the child got access to a gun that was not secured.
Milwaukee 2-year-old accidentally shoots self; dies at hospital, 1 arrested
Milwaukee police say a 2-year-old child died after unintentionally shooting themselves on Wednesday, April 29.
A 42-year-old man was arrested in that case.
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Milwaukee police have urged gun owners to keep firearms locked and out of reach of children to prevent similar incidents.
MPD tips
What you can do:
Anyone with any information is asked to contact MPD at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.
The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department provided information in this report.