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14-year-old boy shot at Sherman Park, Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office seeking suspect

Investigators believe the suspect was in a black four-door sedan. MCSO says it is unclear if the victim was targeted or not.
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Posted at 9:29 PM, Aug 23, 2022
and last updated 2022-08-24 11:47:25-04

MILWAUKEE — A 14-year-old boy was shot in the abdomen at Sherman Park on Tuesday.

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) says it happened shortly before 6 p.m.

According to MCSO, the victim was found conscious and breathing before being taken to an area hospital.

Investigators believe the suspect was in a black four-door sedan. MCSO says it is unclear if the victim was targeted or not.

Anyone who witnessed or has information about this incident should contact the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office at (414) 278-4788.

"Shortly before 6:00 PM, a 14-year-old male suffered a gunshot to the

abdomen at Sherman Park. Shortly after the incident, the victim was conscious and breathing and conveyed to

an area hospital for treatment. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim and his family. Milwaukee

County Sheriff’s Office investigators believe the suspect was in a black four-door sedan, which is being

sought, though it remains unclear if the victim was targeted or not. No suspect descriptions are available at this

time. Anyone who witnessed or has information about this incident should contact the Milwaukee County

Sheriff’s Office at (414) 278-4788." - Milwaukee Co Sheriff's Office

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