Chaos breaks out during funeral for 16-year-old in Milwaukee

NOW: Chaos breaks out during funeral for 16-year-old in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Chaos broke out during the funeral for a 16-year-old in Milwaukee on Thursday, Sept. 25. 

Police say they were dispatched to a shots fired complaint around 1:30 p.m. to New Restoration Christian Church on Mill Road. 

Dr. Wesley Carter tells CBS 58, approximately 150 people were in the middle of a service honoring the teen when another teen entered the funeral and a fight broke out. 

He says it's unclear if the teen had a gun but says several people saw them holding a gun and people ran for cover. 

Dr. Carter says thankfully no shots were fired and no injuries were reported.

The family of the 16-year-old, identified as Paul Rogers, are heartbroken they didn't get to say goodbye to their loved one who they say brought light and joy to everyone. 

CBS 58 spoke with Ricardo Smith, Rogers' grandfather, who says he's devastated. 

“It hurts me. We couldn’t Have a proper burial...no one got to go to the cemetery, and they just took the body out of here. I haven’t had a chance to see him, period," Smith said. 

Milwaukee Police continue to seek an unknown suspect. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7242 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips.



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