Officials say it happened shortly before 9 p.m.
Milwaukee police say the victim was inside a home when a bullet entered the residence, striking him. The victim was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested in connection to the incident. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney s Office in the upcoming days.
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An 8-year-old boy was shot inside his home near 29th Street and Courtland Avenue just before 9 p.m. Saturday. Police said a 16-year-old pulled the trigger. Community activists say violence like this has to stop.