Milwaukee 6-Year-Old SHOT DEAD Near Benjamin Franklin School

Milwaukee police are investigating the homicide of a 6-year-old who was shot dead at or near Benjamin Franklin School on Saturday.

The child was transported to an area hospital and pronounced dead.

Police have not yet offered any information on the events leading up to the fatal shooting, suspect description or if any arrests have been made.

Medical Examiner via Twitter:
MCMEO investigating homicide of 6 year old at 23/Nash. No further info to be released by this office. Autopsy on Monday.

Benjamin Franklin School made headlines in 2016 over a 13-year-old student who assaulted police after he was caught at school with a soft shot, plastic BB gun. The student became physically combative when confronted by police.

Last September, FOX6 News spoke with people who live across the street from Benjamin Franklin School who said they worried the youngster had brought the weapon to school “for protection.”

“Why did the kid bring a BB gun to school? Was he scared? Or was he trying to harm or intimidate somebody? You don’t know,” said school neighbor James Brinston.

An autopsy will be performed on the the slain 6-year-old on Monday, said the Medical Examiner.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends at this difficult time.