Drake Bentley
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
A 4-year-old child obtained a gun and unintentionally shot a 9-year-old, Milwaukee police said in a statement Friday night.
The 9-year-old was transported to a hospital and is expected to survive, police said.
The incident took place at about 4:45 p.m. in the 9200 block of North 75th Street, according to police.
Two women, ages 27 and 22, were taken into custody. Police said charges are pending review by the District Attorney's Office.
Where to find free gun locks
- United Neighborhood Center of Milwaukee, 1609 W. North Ave.
- City on a Hill, 2224 W. Kilbourn Ave., during outreach events on the second Saturday of each month.
- Milwaukee Christian Center, 807 S. 14th St, at its food pantry, which operates from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
- Neighborhood House of Milwaukee, 2819 W. Richardson Place.
- Neu-Life Community Development, 2014 W. North Ave.
- Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, 5460 N. 64th St.
- COA Youth and Family Centers, 909 E. Garfield Ave. and 2320 W. Burleigh St.
- Northcott Neighborhood House, 2460 N. Sixth St.
- Journey House, 2110 W. Scott St.
- All Milwaukee Fire Department stations and health centers run by the Milwaukee Health Department also hand out free gun locks. Directories for fire stations and health centers are available online.
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