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12-year-old boy shot on Milwaukee's south side

Posted at 5:07 PM, Aug 27, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-28 07:21:35-04
MILWAUKEE – A 12-year-old Milwaukee boy was struck by gunfire on Milwaukee’s south side Sunday afternoon. 
 
It happened just before 3 p.m. in an alley in the 1400 block between S. 9th and S. 10th Street.
According to Milwaukee police, a suspect in a vehicle fired shots in the area and a 12-year-old male was struck by the gunfire.
 
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of serious injuries, but at this time is expected to survive.  
 
Milwaukee police continues to seek the suspect(s) and vehicle from this incident.