Neighbors said the child’s mother was so distraught, WISN-TV reported.
“The heartbreak in her scream, that was scary in itself,” Santana Medina said. “For her to wake up today and know that she’s one child less is heartbreaking. I just pray that God covers them and keeps them because today isn’t going to be a good day for them.”
At least eight other children have been killed in Milwaukee shootings so far this year.
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Wisconsin toddler dies after accidentally shooting himself
May 10, 2021 11:07 AM Associated Press
MILWAUKEE (AP) Police say a 3-year-old boy got a hold of a firearm and unintentionally shot and killed himself in Milwaukee. The toddler died Saturday night after shooting himself about 10:30 p.m.
A 26-year-old man was arrested with criminal charges being referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the coming days. The victim has not been identified.
The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office says the autopsy is scheduled for Monday. At least eight other children have been killed in Milwaukee shootings so far this year.
Boy who accidentally shot himself IDâd by medical examiner
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Toddler killed in Milwaukee shooting
Mayor Tom Barrett called the boy s death a tragedy and said legislative action and enforcement are needed to ensure guns stay out of the hands of people who legally cannot have them as well as ensuring they are out of reach of young children.
MILWAUKEE - The medical examiner released the name of the 3-year-old boy police say got ahold of a gun and shot himself Saturday night, May 8 near 32nd and Michigan: C ire Walker.
Mayor Tom Barrett called the boy s death a tragedy and said legislative action and enforcement are needed to ensure guns stay out of the hands of people who legally cannot have them as well as ensuring they are out of reach of young children.
Police say the victim sustained serious injuries after being stabbed at 11:45 a.m.
He was transported to a local hospital.
Police have a suspect in custody and charges will be reviewed at the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the coming days. Share this article:
2 arrested in shooting near 10th and Walker, police say
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MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police arrested two people in connection with a shooting that injured four people near 10th and Walker Saturday afternoon, May 8. The shooting happened around 4:20 p.m.
Police say two 23-year-old men, a 25-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man, all from Milwaukee, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Police apprehended a 23-year-old man and a 45-year-old man.
Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney s Office, authorities said.
Associated Press contributed to this story.