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Milwaukee toddler shot near 45th and North, man in custody

By FOX6 News Digital Team
Published  August 24, 2023 3:00pm CDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX6 News Milwaukee

Milwaukee shootings Thursday; 2-year-old hurt

Separate Milwaukee shootings wounded two people Thursday -- including a 2-year-old boy.

MILWAUKEE - A 2-year-old Milwaukee boy was shot and wounded near 45th and North on Thursday, Aug. 24.

Police said the shooting happened at 10 a.m.

The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of a non-life-threatening wound.

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A 21-year-old Milwaukee man was taken into custody. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the upcoming days. 

Milwaukee police would like to remind the public to keep firearms locked with a gunlock and secured in an area out of the reach of children. If anyone needs a gunlock, please contact your local district to check the availability of free gunlocks.