1 adult fatally shot at a youth flag football game in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (AP) — A 47-year-old person was fatally shot at a youth flag football game in Milwaukee on Saturday, according to the city council president.

José Pérez, chairman of the Milwaukee Common Council, said in a statement that one person was killed at a game in his district.

Milwaukee police confirmed that a 47-year-old man with a gunshot wound was taken to a local hospital and died around 1 p.m. Officials arrested a 37-year-old in connection with the shooting, but later said the person was no longer considered a suspect.

Police did not release any further details or a possible motive for the attack.

“The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation,” Milwaukee police said.

Milwaukee Public Schools said the district will provide resources to students who need support when school starts Monday.

“Milwaukee, we MUST do better for ourselves, our children and neighbors for the future of our city,” Pérez said in a statement.

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