Overview
- Police say the shooting happened around late morning two blocks from the campus near North Hopkins Street during an apparent attempted robbery.
- The wounded student returned to Assata High School/Banner Prep, triggering a lockdown before he was transported to a hospital where he died.
- A 17-year-old suspect sustained nonfatal injuries, received treatment at a hospital, and was taken into custody.
- Investigators cordoned off several blocks and are seeking additional suspects, requesting tips through Milwaukee Police or Crime Stoppers.
- Chief Jeffrey Norman condemned the killing and urged community action to curb youth gun violence.