9-year-old boy fatally shot near 76th and Mill

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place on July 24 near 76th and Mill Road at 8:46 p.m.

According to officials, a 9-year-old boy died on the scene from a gunshot wound.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the child as Harwinder Singh Tuesday evening and said the boy was three days shy of his 10^th birthday.

That child is the 12^th person under the age of 18 to die because of gun violence this year. 

A woman who claims to be the aunt of the 9-year-old said the boy was with his brother and the children were being babysat by their older cousin.

A 42-year-old Milwaukee man, along with a 14-year-old Milwaukee boy, were taken into custody.

An investigation is ongoing. Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.