MILWAUKEE - Police are investigating a shooting that left a Milwaukee toddler seriously injured near 48th and Marion late Friday night. The shooting happened shortly after 11:30 p.m.
The victim, a 2-year-old boy, found a gun and accidentally shot himself, according to police. He sustained serious injuries and was transported to the hospital in critical condition.
A 28-year-old woman from Milwaukee was arrested in connection to this incident. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the upcoming days.
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