Shooting at Milwaukee's Dineen Park: Teen dead, 9 others hurt

MILWAUKEE - A 17-year-old girl is dead and nine others were injured following a shooting at Dineen Park in Milwaukee early Monday morning, July 22. 

Police say the shooting happened at an "impromptu car party" at the park. A verbal altercation broke out, and shortly before 12:30 a.m., Milwaukee police received at least one 911 call reporting the shooting, according to police. 

According to witnesses and investigators, a group of several dozen people had gathered on the north side of the Dineen Park parking lot on Sunday night in response to a social media invitation to a car party.

A woman whose family members were at the party talked with FOX6 News Monday afternoon. 

Shooting at Dineen Park in Milwaukee

"As a parent, it, it’s scary to know that your kids are out here after hours and then there are teenagers with guns," said Alishia Evans. "I wish they would do better, put the guns down and learn how to have fun."

Chandra Harris lives near the park.

"When I pulled in there was a bunch of people in the park. Which is abnormal, but it’s the summertime," Harris said. 

The gunfire hit her home. 

Shots fired at Dineen Park damage nearby home

"I heard shooting. I thought it was fireworks at first because it was a lot. I was like, ‘Oh no, those are gunshots.’ I did get on the floor," Harris said. 

Again, one person died as a result of the shooting and eight others were wounded. The girl who died has been identified as 17-year-old Amera Wallace. Additionally, a 19-year-old woman suffered upper body injuries from being trampled. A second home was also struck by the gunfire. 

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"Go home, be safe. Figure out some conflict resolution. If you cannot, leave it alone. You all are really dying for no reason," Harris said. 

"It’s ridiculous. They need to put the guns down," Evans said.

Investigators are working to identify and locate a suspect or suspects, as well as a motive.