9-year-old in crucial situation after by chance capturing himself

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Milwaukee police say a 9-year-old boy is in crucial situation after by chance capturing himself Tuesday, Oct. 26.

Officers say the sufferer obtained a firearm in a residence close to twenty first and Cornell round 5:38 p.m. and unintentionally shot himself. 

He was transported to a neighborhood hospital with life-threatening accidents. 

Police say a 31-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested.

Felony prices will probably be referred to the Milwaukee County District Legal professional’s Workplace within the upcoming days.

Milwaukee police want to remind the general public to maintain firearms locked with a gun lock and secured in an space out of the attain of kids. 

Anybody in want of a gun lock could contact their native district to verify on the provision of free locks.