MILWAUKEE — According to the Milwaukee Police Department, one teenager is dead and four others are injured following a shooting Friday night.
Police say the shooting happened around 10:50 p.m. Friday, June 20, in the area of 82nd St. and Brown Deer Rd.
The first victim, a 19-year-old, sustained fatal gunshot injuries and died on scene. Family of the victim has identified the 19-year-old as Bre’nee Veasley.
Family of the 19-year-old says that Bre’nee was studying nursing at Lakeland University. Family says the shooting came just one day before Bre’nee would have started a CNA role at Ascension in Elmbrook.
Venice Hogans, the mother of the 19-year-old victim, talks about the memory of her daughter, “My daughter was beautiful, intelligent, and a true light for our family. We’ve taken a major loss. She was driven, family-oriented, and had so much ahead of her. No mother should have to endure what I’m going through right now. I’m calling for justice—for Bre and for every child taken too soon. We need the violence to stop. No more families should have to feel this pain.”
Four other teens were hospitalized in the shooting.
Police say two 16-year-olds sustained non-fatal injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
A 15-year-old and a 14-year-old were also injured in the shooting and sought treatment at local hospitals.
The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating the shooting and seeks unknown suspects.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips.
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