8-year-old child, two adults shot during argument in Milwaukee, police say

An 8-year-old and two adults were injured in a shooting Tuesday, Milwaukee police say.

The incident took place shortly before 4:30 p.m. on the 4200 block of North 47th Street, according to police.

A 27-year-old and 32-year-old were transported to a hospital with a nonfatal gunshot wound, police said. The 8-year-old was also transported to a hospital and is expected to survive.

Police believe the shooting was the result of an argument and do not have anyone in custody. Anyone with any information can contact police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or by using the P3 Tips app.

This is the second shooting in recent days involving young children. On Friday, police say a 4-year-old child obtained a gun and unintentionally shot a 9-year-old .

In 2020, gunshot wounds became the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the U.S. , surpassing road deaths, according to the U.S. Surgeon General.