Two Hispanic teenagers dead and one injured after shooting in Milwaukee
Two Hispanic teenagers were killed and one was wounded in a shooting in south Milwaukee. Police are searching for the suspect.
Posted on 20/06/2024 at 12:00
- Two Hispanic Teenagers Killed in Shooting in Milwaukee
- Celebrating the Birthday of One of the Victims
- Shooter was on a Scooter
Two Hispanic teenagers were killed and another was injured in a shooting on the south side of Milwaukee Saturday night.
The victims were identified as 16-year-old Diego Herrera and 15-year-old Isaac Rodríguez.
A third victim, 14-year-old Emily Rocha, was wounded but is expected to survive.
Police have not yet released information about the suspects, but family members of the victims said the shooter was on a scooter.
Shooting in Milwaukee
The shooting occurred near 9th and Manitoba around 8 pm on Saturday.
A woman who called 911 for help said she heard more than six shots.
The victims’ families are devastated by the tragedy.
Rodrigo Herrera, Diego’s brother, said his brother «was very kind» and «had a kind soul.»
The Hispanic teenagers killed were celebrating Diego’s birthday
«I am shattered,» said Rodrigo Herrera. «I had never seen him so happy.» That day we were celebrating his birthday.
Herrera said the three teenagers had gone out for a walk when someone opened fire.
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Diego was taken to the hospital, while Rodríguez died at the scene.
Police are still investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police.
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