MILWAUKEE — An 11-year-old boy was killed Tuesday night in a shooting on Milwaukee's northwest side.
Milwaukee Police said they were called to the 5500 block of North 68th Street around 6:45 p.m. for a reported shooting. The child was transported to Children's Wisconsin, where he was pronounced dead.
Watch: 11-year-old killed in shooting on Milwaukee's northwest side
He was identified as Deon Sargent by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office. Police said a 13-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the shooting, which they said was the result of a robbery.
Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips.
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