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Milwaukee teen charged after 4-year-old sister fatally shot by 6-year-old brother
A 4-year-old girl, Jurnee Scales Walker, was fatally shot on the morning of Saturday, October 24, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Authorities report the shooting occurred around 9 a.m. in the 2700 block of North 53rd Street while the child was playing with her 6-year-old brother.
A 16-year-old sibling was taken into custody and charged in juvenile court with neglecting a child resulting in death and possession of a dangerous weapon. Prosecutors noted that a second unsecured firearm was also found inside the home. Milwaukee police are investigating how the 6-year-old gained access to the weapon.
During a court appearance on Monday, October 26, the teenager's defense argued for his release to his family, citing his status as a good student with no prior trouble. The victim's mother requested her son's return so the family could grieve together. The teenager is scheduled for a plea hearing on Friday, October 30.
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Jurnee Scales Walker · Milwaukee · Milwaukee Police Department · Paul Lough
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 16-year-old sibling was charged with neglecting a child resulting in death and possession of a dangerous weapon. cbs58.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] A 6-year-old boy shot his sister while playing. cbs58.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The shooting occurred around 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 24. cbs58.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Jurnee Scales Walker, age 4, was fatally shot in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. cbs58.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The teenager is scheduled for a plea hearing on Friday, October 30. cbs58.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police found a second unsecured gun inside the home. cbs58.com