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Six Teenagers Shot After Milwaukee's Juneteenth Celebration
MILWAUKEE (NEWSnet/AP) — At least six teenagers were shot Monday afternoon around where Milwaukee’s Juneteenth celebration had just wrapped up, according to police and fire officials.
Police said among those hurt was a 17-year-old who may have been a gunman himself and is in custody.
Police were still seeking additional suspects who hadn’t yet been identified.
The other victims, four girls and two boys, ranged in age from 14-19.
The injuries of those wounded varied but did not appear life-threatening, the police chief said.
Police believe the shooting may have stemmed from a fight among a number of girls and young women, but he didn’t know what sparked the dispute.
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