Milwaukee Thanksgiving shooting; 17-year-old killed

MILWAUKEE - A 17-year-old was shot and killed at an apartment complex near 24th and Wells just before 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23.

On Friday, Nov. 24, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the 17-year-old as Al'Jevon Wilkins.

The fire department told FOX6 he was shot in the head.

Milwaukee police say he died at the scene and they are still trying to determine what happened leading up to the shooting.

On a day meant for family and gratitude, Jakar Scott said he hardly expected a crime scene at his doorstep.

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"It’s very shocking, jarring," Scott said. "I tried to get in my car to go to Thanksgiving dinner and stuff, and when I got out there, the whole front of the building was taped off and five to six officers in the front."

Scott said it happened inside his apartment building.

"I just didn’t think anything of it because it’s kind of just always loud in the building," he said. "I never want to have anything like that happen. The holiday especially. Everyone is supposed to be with family."

Additional shooting at 23rd and Layton

A 38-year-old was shot around 1 a.m. and taken to a hospital. Police said what led to the shooting remains under investigation, but it appears to be the result of an argument. Authorities are looking for two suspects.

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MPD investigates

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.