MILWAUKEE — Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 10-year-old dead on Tuesday night, according to Milwaukee police.
The shooting happened just before 8:30 p.m. near North Vel R. Phillips Avenue and West Clarke Street.
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The child who was killed in the shooting was identified as Zysean Owten by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.
Police confirmed that a 36-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman were taken into custody. A 16-year-old boy was also taken into custody on “a separate suspect alert from a different situation,” according to police.
What led up to the shooting is still under investigation. Meanwhile, police said that charges will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips.
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