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Milwaukee Student Killed in Attempted Robbery Near Assata High School

Police say the shooting followed an attempted robbery two blocks from campus.

Overview

  • An 18-year-old who left for early dismissal was shot around 11:30 a.m. near W. Glendale Avenue and N. Hopkins Street.
  • He returned to Assata High School, triggering a lockdown, and was transported to Froedtert Hospital where he died.
  • A 17-year-old suspect was also shot, taken to a hospital, and later arrested, according to police.
  • Investigators set up a multi-block crime scene with officers stationed near Hopkins and Courtland while they searched for evidence.
  • The lockdown was lifted as families were told to pick up students on the 35th Street side, with bus riders directed to Hampton Avenue.