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12-year-old struck by stray gunfire from adjoining apartment on south side

Posted at 6:50 AM, Dec 04, 2018
and last updated 2018-12-04 18:24:23-05

Milwaukee Police responded to a 12-year-old struck by gunfire at an apartment complex Tuesday morning on the south side.

According to a police report, he child was asleep in his room when the gunfire came through a wall from an adjoining apartment around 2:30 a.m. in the 2400 block of W. National Ave.

The child was taken to a local hospital by family members and is currently in good condition. 

What led to the shooting remains under investigation.