Milwaukee shooting near 62nd and Arthur, 18-year-old killed
18-year-old shot, killed in Milwaukee
Milwaukee police said an 18-year-old was shot and killed near the city's border with West Allis early Saturday morning, May 2.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police said an 18-year-old was shot and killed near the city's border with West Allis early Saturday morning, May 2.
62nd and Arthur
Local perspective:
It happened just south of 62nd and Arthur shortly after 1 a.m. The overnight gunfire rattled an otherwise quiet neighborhood.
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"We're all kind of tied together. We do our own thing, but if something happens, we're the first ones to be like, ‘Are you OK? Do you need any help,’" said a neighbor, who asked not to be identified due to safety concerns.
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As police continue to investigate and search for whoever is responsible, the neighbor said gun violence has been an issue before – and prevention often starts with proper parental instruction at home.
"That’s what I’ve done with my daughter, and she’s a really good kid. I would be devastated if I heard her go out with her friends or something, and something like that happened. I would probably lose it," she said.
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FOX6 News also spoke with someone who said they are moving into the neighborhood on Sunday. Despite the positive remarks of the area, it made them uneasy to hear a shooting took place steps from their new front door.
MPD tips
What you can do:
Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at 414-935-7360; to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.
The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department sent FOX6 the information.