MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) Family and friends of a teenager shot and killed Wednesday night, May 5, remembered him Thursday on Milwaukee s north side. He was loving, he was sweet, he was only a kid. He was going to school every day, said Ariyanna Watkins.
A balloon release and vigil was held near Hampton and Fond Du Lac for the young man.
His family identifies him as 16-year-old Rodney Armstrong.
MPD says they were called to the area of 50th and Burleigh around 10 p.m. Wednesday night, where they found Armstrong, who later died from his injuries.
The shooting happened at 68th and Fond Du Lac.
Multiple cars broken into overnight on Milwaukee s north side
The vehicles targeted were in the 6600 block of West Capitol Drive, and in the surrounding area.
An investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-8477 (TIPS) or P3 Tips App for a cash reward. Share this article:
Teen shot, killed in Milwaukee, no suspects in custody: police
By FOX6 News Digital Team
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MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened late Wednesday night, May 6 near 50th and Burleigh. It happened around 10 p.m.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers located a 16-year old boy who suffered a gunshot wound and died as a result of his injuries.
This is still an active investigation and police are still looking to identify the suspect(s) involved.
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