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Triple shooting on Milwaukee's north side leaves man dead, 2 children wounded

MFD: Child, 2 others shot on city's north side
MFD: Child, 2 others shot on city's north side
Posted at 8:55 PM, Aug 12, 2018
and last updated 2018-08-13 07:34:39-04

MILWAUKEE -- A triple shooting on Milwaukee's north side leaves a one man dead and two children wounded.

The shooting happened just before 8:30 p.m. Sunday,  near the intersection of 10th and Burleigh.

According to Milwaukee Police, an on-going dispute led to the shooting. The suspect of suspects fired multiple gunshots at a group of people that included small children.

Police say a 28-year-old man died at the scene from his injuries. A 14-year-old boy received a non-life threatening gunshot injury and was taken to an area hospital by the Milwaukee Fire Department. A 4-year-old boy received very serious gunshot wounds and was taken to a local hospital where he is being treated for serious injuries.  

The shooting remains under investigation and Milwaukee Police continues to search for the suspect or suspects involved. 

Two other people have died in shootings in Milwaukee on Sunday. One person was fatally shot around 5 p.m. near 20th and Burleigh. Another person was killed around 2 a.m. near 76th and Melvina.