Student fatally shot after leaving Assata High School in Milwaukee

Student fatally shot after leaving Assata High School in Milwaukee

An MPS student was fatally shot just a few blocks away from Assata High School on Friday, Nov. 14.

MILWAUKEE - An MPS student was shot and killed after leaving Assata High School in Milwaukee on Friday, Nov. 14. Another person was injured.

According to Milwaukee Public Schools, at 11:30 a.m., one of the students who had early dismissal left school and was later shot a few blocks away. The student was able to return to the school.

Staff called 911 and immediately put the school on lockdown, which means outside and inside doors were locked and lights were turned off.

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Student fatally shot near Milwaukee high school

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman offered an update after a student was shot near a Milwaukee high school

MPD briefing

What we know:

Milwaukee police say that it appears the suspects approached the victim (the student) near Hopkins and Glendale in an attempt to rob them when shots were fired.

The student and one of the suspects were shot.

Police on scene near 35th and Courtland

The 18-year-old student ran back to the school to get help and was taken to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries. The 18-year-old later died from their injuries.

One of the suspects, a 17-year-old, was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries and was arrested.

Milwaukee police are looking for other suspects.

What they're saying:

Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman and staff with 414Life said moments before the shooting, they were at an event speaking about youth gun violence.

"There is no place for firearms in our youth hands. None. And we are seeing this situation play over and over again. And so I'm here to say it as many times as I can: We all have a responsibility to do something," said Chief Norman.

"Our youth is important, and this issue of youth gun violence is definitely a forefront issue and that we’re trying to move forward and that we're trying to combat some of this in our community," added David Sinclair, 414Life Outreach Supervisor.

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MPS statement

What they're saying:

"I am keeping this young man’s family in my heart. Our young people need us aligned, unafraid, and fully committed to real solutions to gun violence in our community. Our children’s lives depend on all of us acting with urgency."  - MPS Superintendent Brenda Cassellius.

MPD tips

What you can do:

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.

Lockdown lifted

What we know:

The lockdown has since been lifted and families who wish to pick up their students were welcomed to do so on the 35th Street side of the school.

Students who needed to catch a bus should walk to Hampton Avenue. Students were also welcomed to remain in the building to be dismissed as normal at the end of the day.