MILWAUKEE – It was a violent weekend in Milwaukee. One of the victims was just 12 years old — and family members have identified a 17-year-old shot and killed as Monte Edmond. A vigil was held for him on Sunday, October 27.

Heartbreak and loss filled the air on N. 18th St. Sunday. Family, friends and classmates gathered to remember Edmond. His mother said Edmond was shot and killed near 18th and Capitol on Saturday.

“Gun violence is ridiculous,” said Shonie, Edmond’s mother. “My son was amazing. He had a great personality, he touched everyone around him.”

Milwaukee police say around 4:40 p.m. Saturday, Edmond was shot and killed. A 20-year-old man was arrested.

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“He was meant to do great things and he shouldn’t have left at 17,” Shonie said.

The support was comforting. But family members say teenage gun violence needs to stop.

“My message to the youth is: be more self-aware, think critically and don’t do anything you’ll regret,” Shonie said.

Earlier Saturday afternoon, police said a 12-year-old child was shot and killed near 48th and Center. Police say a 15-year-old boy has been arrested in the case.

Fatal shooting near 48th and Center, Milwaukee

Both shootings remain under investigation.

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“Just do better. There’s more to life,” Shonie said.

Also this weekend, a 49-year-old man was shot and killed near 14th and Atkinson. A 26-year-old man was arrested.

Police are urging anyone with information about any of these cases to call them.