Death of 3-month-old near 36th and Sheridan investigated as homicide; man in custody
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee officials are investigating the death of a 3-month-old child near 36th and Sheridan as a homicide.
Police were called to the scene around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 12.
The baby boy was taken to a local hospital in critical condition from injuries suffered during abuse, police said.
The baby succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, June 14.
MCMEO investigating the weekend homicide of a 3-month-old infant in the 5500 blk of N. 36 St. Child was pronounced dead on 6/14 at Children's Hospital. Autopsy in progress. @MilwaukeePolice investigating.
— Medical Examiner (@mkemedexamine) June 15, 2020
Police say a 22-year-old Milwaukee man has been arrested in connection to this incident.
Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office in the coming days.
