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Two arrested after deadly shooting near Deer District

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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Police say two people have been arrested after a deadly shooting near the Deer District on Saturday night.

Police say a 26-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were arrested in connection with the shooting.

They did not identify the suspects who were arrested or provide any other details on the arrests.

The deadly shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. on the 1100 block of West Vel R. Phillips Ave.

Police say a 47-year-old victim was shot and killed. On Monday, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim as Sharita L. Barber.

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A separate shooting happened around 8:48 p.m. on Saturday on the 1500 block of North 21st Street. Police say a 15-year-old was shot. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.

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If you have information on either of these shootings, call the Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360.

Police say these shootings are not connected.


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