Boy shot on Milwaukee's north side, pit bull was target: police

MPD: Teen boys among Sunday shooting victims

The Milwaukee Police Department responded to at least five shootings Sunday, Oct. 30. Two of the victims were 16-year-old boys.

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police said a 16-year-old boy was shot and wounded on the city's north side Sunday afternoon, Oct. 30.

The shooting happened near 24th Place and Lloyd around 2:30 p.m. Police said the boy was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive.

Based on the initial investigation, police said a pit bull was the intended target of the shooting – but was not hit.

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Police are looking for the shooter. 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.

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