'Unite to help these kids,' says neighbor after teen killed in Milwaukee shooting
Apr 27, 2026
A deadly shooting that left a 15-year-old dead in Milwaukee has neighbors calling for the community to come together to curb youth violence.PREVIOUS COVERAGE| 15-year-old killed in Friday night shooting in MilwaukeeThe shooting
happened Friday evening near Rose Park, just steps from where Bri Chavez lives. She says she was home at the time but didnt hear a gunshot, only desperate calls for help."They were yelling pretty loud, so we went out there, and we saw somebody in the backyard," Chavez said. She described seeing police tending to the teen. "We were shocked. We did not expect it, especially in this community. I feel like we are all united." The 15-year-old was found with a gunshot wound and later died from their injuries."It's upsetting. It's upsetting. He was 15. Nobody deserves to go at that young age. Absolutely not," Chavez said. The deadly violence unfolded just as the city kicked off its annual "Youth Victory Over Violence Week," a series of events aimed at preventing tragedies like this one. At a kickoff event Monday, students and community leaders gathered to address the issue head-on.The annual initiative is a city-wide series of events that brings together community leaders and young people to promote peace and find solutions to curb youth violence. On Monday, a news conference was held at Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, where community leaders and students talked about the issue."From these experiences, I have learned that violence doesnt affect just one person," said Catori Turner, a student at Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy. "It affects families, friends, schools, entire communities."WATCH: 'Unite to help these kids,' says neighbor after teen killed in Milwaukee shooting 2 teens arrested for fatal shooting of 15-year-oldMilwaukee police have two 14-year-olds in custody in connection with the shooting. At an intake hearing Monday, a court commissioner ordered the teens to remain in secure detention for at least 48 more hours.A Defense attorney for the teens described the shooting as a "tragic accident" where kids were recklessly playing with a gun. Prosecutors, however, told the court the two surviving teens have given conflicting stories, each blaming the other for pulling the trigger. The district attorney's office is now reviewing the case to determine what, if any, charges will be filed.For Chavez, the solution starts with neighbors looking out for one another."Be more united! I feel like everybody has distanced themselves," she said. "As a city, we all need to unite and help these kids that are involved in all this violence."She expressed her deepest condolences to the families impacted by this.The two teens are scheduled to be back in court later this week. What led to the shooting remains under investigation.This story was reported on-air by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip
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