MILWAUKEE – A 12-year-old boy was killed by gunfire Saturday afternoon near North 48th St. and W. Center Sts. from Milwaukee.

Milwaukee police said a 15-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the shooting. Prosecutors will review the charges in the coming days.

“It just broke my heart knowing it was a child,” said area neighbor Precious Pully. “Nobody wants to bury their child, especially because of violence.”

As Pully watched police filming the crime scene a few houses away from her own home, she was reminded of the advice she gives her children.

“Be safe, don’t run into the street, respect everyone and if you hear gunshots get on the ground,” Pully said.

Tahleel Mohieldin, TMJ4 News

Still, she believes that despite the violence, the families who call the neighborhood home are peaceful. Pully told TMJ4’s Tahleel Mohieldin that the neighbors are trying to do their part and take care of each other, but they need help.

That’s why she and others on the block are asking police to be more proactive in their community.

“They don’t just come here to check on the kids,” Pully explained. “When I was a kid they were handing out baseball cards, we were happy to see the police.”

Milwaukee police said they are investigating the fatal shooting. The 12-year-old was rushed to Children’s Hospital on Saturday following the incident, but did not survive.

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 P3 Tips.

Milwaukee police also responded to two other unrelated fatal shootings Saturday, the first around noon N. 11th St and W. Atkinson Ave and another in the near evening N. 18th St. and W. Capitol Dr.

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