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16-year-old dead after shooting on Milwaukee's north side, 13-year-old arrested

By: CBS 58 Newsroom
Posted: Aug 24, 2025 8:57 AM CST | Updated: Aug 28, 2025 11:27 AM CST
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Updated: Aug. 28, 2025

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The victim was identified by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office Thursday as Desmontae Burns.

Updated: Aug. 26, 2025

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police report a 13-year-old has been arrested in connection with this shooting. 

Published: Aug. 24, 2025

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that killed a 16-year-old on Saturday, Aug. 23. 

The shooting happened at around 9:14 p.m., near North 12th Street and West Concordia Avenue.

Police say the victim sustained a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

No arrests have been made as police continue to search for suspect(s) in the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or by using the P3 Tips online service.

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