Milwaukee police say they have arrested the parents of 9-year-old Miyanna Jelks, the girl fatally shot by her younger brother while at a home on the city’s north side Saturday.
Investigators say Jelks and her younger brother were playing with the firearm when it accidentally discharged, striking and killing the girl.
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Jelks was then rushed to the hospital where she died as a result of her injuries.
Police say the younger brother has been taken to the Milwaukee County Children’s Court Center. Jelk’s parents, a 29-year-old Milwaukee woman and a 32-year-old Milwaukee man, were arrested on multiple charges. source
The parent’s names were not immediately released.
This is a developing story. Check back for more details as they emerge.