State asks for Milwaukee Juneteenth shooter case to be moved to adult court

 

WAUWATOSA, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A teenage boy facing charges in a shooting after Milwaukee’s Juneteenth celebration appeared in Children’s Court Thursday afternoon.

An initial appearance was held in the case of the 15-year-old boy accused of injuring six people in a shooting on Juneteenth.

The teen is facing 10 charges in the case. A judge ordered his identity be withheld from the public because of his juvenile status. During the initial court appearance, the state argued the case should be moved to adult court.

"A waiver petition has been filed. The state is requesting that the juvenile be waived to the adult court and that the court consider that. I see that an evaluation has been ordered,” said Judge Kristela Cervera.

The boy is being held at Vel R. Phillips Juvenile Justice Center.

The next court hearing to discuss the state’s petition is scheduled for July 21 at 10 a.m.