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10-year-old playing with gun shoots, kills woman near 87th and Hemlock

Milwaukee police say the child was playing with the gun when it discharged, striking a 44-year-old Milwaukee woman.
Milwaukee police
Posted at 3:16 PM, Nov 21, 2022
and last updated 2022-11-22 12:50:34-05

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police say a woman is dead after a 10-year-old was playing with a firearm and it discharged on Monday.

It happened near 87th and Hemlock around 7 a.m. Police say the child was playing with the gun when it discharged, striking a 44-year-old Milwaukee woman.

The woman died from her injuries. She has been identified as Quiana Mann.

No arrests were made at this time. Police say the incident is being referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for review.

Police are also reminding the public to keep firearms secured with a gun lock and out of reach of children.

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