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1-year-old girl killed near 19th and Atkinson; Man arrested, Milwaukee police say

Milwaukee police say Zy'Aire Nevels was killed near 19th and Atkinson just after 8:00 p.m. Saturday June 3
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Posted at 10:41 AM, Jun 04, 2023
and last updated 2023-06-05 22:16:34-04

MILWAUKEE — A 27-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested in connection to the killing of 1-year-old Zy'Aire Nevels near 19th and Atkinson Saturday night, according to Milwaukee police.

Milwaukee police say the homicide happened near 19th and Atkinson just after 8 p.m. Saturday, June 3.

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Zy'Aire Nevels, 1, was killed Saturday night in Milwaukee, police say.
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Zy'Aire Nevels

According to officials, the girl was inside a vehicle and was shot during an argument between known adults.

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The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed they were called to the scene.

MPD statement below:

A 27-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested on 06/04/23, in regarding the homicide of Zyare Nevels. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office in the upcoming days.


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