Milwaukee fatal shooting near 51st and Hope, 6-year-old dead
6-year-old child dead, victim of fatal shooting
A 6-year-old is dead after a shooting in Milwaukee on Tuesday night, April 1. It happened near 51st and Hope.
MILWAUKEE - A 6-year-old is dead after a shooting in Milwaukee on Tuesday night, April 1.
Family members identified the boy as Da'quel Collins, but they called him "King."
What we know:
It happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. near 51st and Hope on Tuesday.
Police say the child sustained fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.
51st and Hope, Milwaukee
Police said two women, one 40 and the other 26, have been arrested in relation to the case.
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What they're saying:
Loved ones did not want to go on camera, but said they are still trying to make sense of it all. His family noted his seventh birthday was a few days away.
Mayor Cavalier Johnson provided the following statement:
"I am enormously saddened by the death of the six-year-old last evening. And, I offer my condolences to family and friends affected by this tragedy. Let’s be clear, guns must never be used or left unattended around children. Adults must take every precaution to protect young people, and that includes locking guns, storing firearms safely, and always keeping weapons out of the reach of children," Mayor Cavalier Johnson said. "I know police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the child’s death, and I am hopeful the appropriate people will be held to account."
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What you can do:
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or P3 Tips.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department.