Milwaukee shooting, 12-year-old killed near 73rd and Fairmount
The Brief
A 12-year-old child was shot and killed in Milwaukee early Friday, June 13.
The shooting happened near 73rd and Fairmount.
Police are investigating.
MILWAUKEE - A child was shot and killed in Milwaukee in the early morning hours of Friday, June 13, 2025.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, at about 1:19 a.m. a 12-year-old was shot in the area of 73rd and Fairmount.
The child was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Police are looking for whoever is responsible, and say the circumstances surrounding the shooting are unknown at this time.
What you can do
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or use the P3 Tips app.
The Source
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