A tragic shooting in Milwaukee's north side last night has left a 16-year-old dead and two other teenagers wounded. The incident, which took place near North Long Island Drive and West Custer Avenue shortly before 11 p.m., has sparked a police investigation seeking both known and unknown suspects. According to TMJ4, the 16-year-old victim died from their injuries at the scene, while a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old were transported to local hospitals. The conditions of the hospitalised teens have not yet been disclosed.
Running through the city's vein of violence, this tragedy unfolds less than two weeks after a 13-year-old was fatally shot in an accidental shooting in the same city. In connection with that case, two 14-year-olds were arrested, as reported by jsonline.com. While piecing together the fragments of these recent events, the overlapping impact on Milwaukee's youth is being scrutinized by authorities and the community alike.
Following this most recent event, a Milwaukee Police investigation centered inside a home on Long Island Drive, where a 12 News photojournalist noted the focused police activity. The WISN report further details that along with the 16-year-old victim who died at the scene, the additional victims suffering non-fatal injuries were also 16 and 17 years of age.
As the community grapples with the loss and trauma, Milwaukee police urge anyone with information to come forward and contact the officials or Crime Stoppers.
