5 Shot Dead In Milwaukee; Crowd Gathered At Scene: Police

MILWAUKEE, WI — Milwaukee police say five people are dead after a shooting near 12th Street and Hadley Street Monday morning. Police say they're continuing to investigate the case, and that a large crowd has gathered around the shooting scene.

According to Milwaukee police, the youngest person who was shot and killed was 14-years-old. The oldest of the five who were shot and killed was 41. According to multiple reports, the person who called police was arrested. Police said they received the call at about 10:30 a.m. Monday.

As officers began their investigation, police set up a perimeter on 12 Street south from its intersection with Hadley.

MILWAUKEE POLICE CHIEF: 5 people found dead in a home near 12th and Locust. The person who called police was taken into custody. Victims’ ages range from 14-41.

Seeing LOTS of people outside near the scene. pic.twitter.com/1i0MQw2Hfu
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Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said during a Monday press conference that they have one person in custody in connection with the shooting.

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