Police: Man shoots, wounds teenage boy he suspected of stealing a family vehicle

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened just west of 76th and Florist on the city's northwest side on Monday, December 19th.

Officials say a 14-year-old boy from Milwaukee was inside of a stolen vehicle. The suspect, a 26-year-old Milwaukee man, recognized the stolen vehicle as belonging to a family member and attempted to take back the vehicle. As he did so, the 14-year-old was shot.

The boy was taken to a hospital for treatment of a serious injury.

The suspect remained on scene and was arrested by police without incident.

Shooting investigation near 81st & Florist in Milwaukee

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