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12-year-old killed in overnight Milwaukee shooting near 73rd and Fairmount

12-year-old killed in overnight Milwaukee shooting near 73rd and Fairmount
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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that left a 12-year-old dead early Friday morning.

Police said the shooting happened just after 1 a.m. June 13 near 73rd and Fairmount. The child was pronounced dead at the scene.

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12-year-old killed in overnight Milwaukee shooting near 73rd and Fairmount

The investigation is ongoing, and Milwaukee police continue to seek "unknown/ known suspects."

Police said the 12-year-old was inside the residence at the time of the shooting, but said they are "not able to provide whether or not they were shot by accessing an unsecured firearm."

The circumstances surrounding the incident are unknown at this time.


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