5 shot, wounded by gunfire during vigil for Milwaukee teen
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police say five people were wounded near Sherman and Burleigh Monday night, Sept. 13 – at the scene of a candlelight vigil for a teenager that was fatally shot earlier in the day.
Officials say the gunfire rang out shortly before 8 p.m. The shooting victims include two 15-year-old Milwaukee girls, a 64-year-old Milwaukee man, a 30-year-old Milwaukee man, and a 35-year-old Milwaukee man. All suffered non-fatal gunshot injuries – and were taken to hospitals for treatment.
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed shortly after midnight Monday near Sherman and Burleigh, Milwaukee police said. The victim was located at the scene and was unable to be revived by first responders.
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It's not believed any arrests have been made in connection with the homicide.
Anyone with any information on the homicide or the quintuple shooting that happened at the vigil is urged to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App to remain anonymous.
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Milwaukee teen fatally shot near Sherman and Burleigh
A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed shortly after midnight Monday near Sherman and Burleigh, Milwaukee police say.