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Milwaukee police investigate fatal shooting near Clarke Square Park

A 16-year-old died at a hospital after being shot near Layton Boulevard and Greenfield Avenue on Sept. 16, Milwaukee police said. Investigators are still seeking information about what led to the shooting and who fired the gun.

Milwaukee police investigate fatal shooting near Clarke Square Park
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 16-year-old near Clarke Square Park. The shooting happened shortly before 5 p.m. Sept. 16 near the intersection of Layton Boulevard and Greenfield Avenue, according to police. The teenager was taken to a hospital and later died. Police have not released details about what led to the shooting or identified a suspect. Investigators are continuing to search for the person or people responsible. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.

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