Milwaukee shootings Tuesday; child, teen wounded

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Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

Two people were wounded as a result of the shootings, including an 8-year-old. 

35th and Meinecke 

Around 6:30 p.m., an 8-year-old child was shot and wounded. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation; however, this appears to be related to road rage, police say.

Sherman Boulvard and Chambers

Around 7:15 p.m., a 16-year-old was shot and wounded near Sherman Park. The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation. However, the victim was taken into custody. 

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MPD seeks info

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