A young Black boy, thought to be between the ages of 18 and 20, was discovered dead on the basketball court at Carver Park in Milwaukee following an early Friday morning 911 call. The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, Milwaukee police, and fire authorities responded to the call, which was received at approximately 1:45 a.m., according to CBS 58.
A person who was discovered with four gunshot wounds is the subject of an investigation by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. Speaking to WISN 12 News, local neighbor Lois said, “That’s sad. I have an 18-year-old, and it’s quite heartbreaking. Therefore, I’m sorry for the parents,” she said, voicing worry over the rising level of violence in the neighborhood. “I was really shocked and surprised,” said Octavius Crockett, a child who goes past the park every day on his way to school. It’s as if someone was killed here. They frequently came about here brandishing guns, but I don’t believe they were really going to shoot them to pieces in that manner.”
Officials have not yet disclosed the victim’s identity or specifics of the shooting as of this report.According to FOX6 News, an investigation is still underway, and more details will be released as they become available. This incident serves as a reminder of Milwaukee’s persistent public safety concerns.
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