MILWAUKEE, (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Police Department says a 4-year-old is dead after a 6-year-old child obtained a firearm and shot them.

MPD responded to the scene near 53rd and Center at around 8:55 a.m., on Saturday, October 24. 

Police say the 4-year-old sustained a fatal injury and died at the scene.

MPD has arrested a 16-year-old in connection to the incident for possessing a firearm. 

The investigation remains ongoing. 

Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

MPD would like to remind the public to keep firearms out of the hands of children and properly store and secure them.