14-year-old boy and 16-year-old boy were injured in separate shootings on Sunday in Milwaukee
A 14-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy were injured in separate shootings on Sunday in Milwaukee, according to the Milwaukee Police Department.
A 12-year-old boy was taken into custody in connection to the shooting of the 14-year-old. Police are continuing to seek a second suspect, who is unknown at this time. Police are also seeking an unknown suspect in the shooting of the 16-year-old.
Around 5:30 a.m. in the 6500 block of W. Sheridan Avenue, a 14-year-old boy was shot, according to Milwaukee Police. He was taken to a hospital for treatment of a non-fatal injury.
A 12-year-old boy was taken into custody, police said. Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
Police are continuing to seek a second suspect, who is unknown. The investigation is ongoing.
Around 5:20 p.m., a 16-year-old boy was shot in the 3500 block of W. Center Street, according to police. He arrived at a hospital for treatment of a non-fatal injury.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation, police said. Police continue to seek an unknown suspect.
Anyone with information on either of these incidents is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360. Or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or via the P3 Tips app.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Boy, 14, injured in Milwaukee shooting, boy, 12, taken into custody
