UPDATE: Milwaukee Police say they have arrested a 16-year-old teenage boy for Saturday’s shooting that injured a 8-year-old boy.
Investigators determined the child was inside a home when a shot was fired from outside. The bullet went through the home and struck the boy.
The department is recommending charges to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
ORIGINAL POST:
Milwaukee Police are continuing to search for suspects after a 8-year-old boy is injured by a shooting Saturday.
Officers were called to the 4600 block of North 29th Street around 8:53 p.m. on February 13, 2021 to investigate a non-fatal shooting.
The child was taken to a hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.
Police are still investigating what led to the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact them at 414-935-7360. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-8477 or through the P3 Tips app.