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Milwaukee teen killed in triple shooting Sunday night, police say

Posted at 6:16 AM, Jan 02, 2023
and last updated 2023-01-04 12:57:57-05

MILWAUKEE — A 17-year-old was killed and two others were hurt in a Sunday night shooting near 32nd and Villard, police say.

It happened around 11:20 p.m. Sunday in the 3200 block of W. Villard Ave. Police say the first victim, the 17-year-old male, was pronounced dead at the scene. He has been identified as Steven Perkins of Milwaukee.

Two other victims, a 16-year-old male and a 22-year-old male, were both hurt in the shooting. The 16-year-old was hospitalized and taken into custody.

The 22-year-old left the scene, but police say he later "summoned assistance" on the 2600 block of W. Hapton Ave., and was taken to a hospital from there, where he was also taken into custody.

"Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office. The investigation is ongoing," a release from police says.

Anyone with any information on this shooting is asked to call Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360. To remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.

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