16-year-old dead after Tuesday night shooting near 47th and Burleigh

UPDATED: 5:05 a.m. on July 5, 2023:

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police have released details about a fatal shooting that took place in the area near 47th and Burleigh on Tuesday, July 4.

MPD reports that the shooting took place at around 8:20 p.m. when a 16-year-old boy was shot and succumbed to the injury at the scene of the shooting.

The victim was originally believed to be a man in his 20s, but police confirmed early Wednesday morning that he was 16 years old.

He was identified Wednesday by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office as J'Shyne Clemons-Madison. 

Officials report that they are still seeking an unknown suspect in the shooting and ask for the public's help in locating any further information. MPD can be contacted by calling (414) 224-Tips, or to report anonymously, tipsters can utilize the P3 Tips online service.


PUBLISHED: 9:25 p.m. on July 4, 2023:

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to the area near 47th and Burleigh Tuesday night, July 4. 

Officials say a man was fatally shot.

This is a developing story. Stick with CBS 58 for updates on-air and online.

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