Milwaukee shooting; 4-year-old killed, neighbors react

MILWAUKEE - A 4-year-old is dead after a shooting in Milwaukee occurred on Sunday, Feb. 18.

Milwaukee police said the shooting took place near 64th Court and Bradley around 10:23 a.m.

The 4-year-old victim was taken to the hospital and was pronounced deceased. On Monday, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the child as Jamero Edwards.

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Demario Steward lives nearby and said he was surprised by what had happened.

Scene at N. 64th Court near Bradley Road, Milwaukee

"We didn't hear nothing or see nothing, but you know, when we looked out the window, we seen the police officers there, so we knew something happened," Steward said. "You know, that's a baby."

The Milwaukee Fire Department told FOX6 News they were called to respond, but their company was returned, meaning someone else took the four-year-old to the hospital.

"It's a shocker, cause it's so close, you know? Then it's so quiet," Steward said. "We didn't even know."

Officers remained on scene well into Sunday night.

Neighbors like Steward said they hope the senseless violence will stop.

Scene at N. 64th Court near Bradley Road, Milwaukee

"We can just pray," he said. "That's all we can do."

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Police told FOX6 News the shooting was "probably accidental."

We asked police if that meant the child shot themselves or if somebody accidentally shot the child, but police did not respond.

There is nobody in custody at this time.

Police said two guns were recovered as a result of the investigation. The case will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

Editor's note: An earlier report listed the child's age as three years old, but an update from Milwaukee police and the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office on Feb. 19 now lists the child's age as four years old.