A nine-year-old Milwaukee girl was concerned enough about her safety that she recently asked a police captain on patrol, if officers could keep her safe. The captain had stopped to jump rope with the girl.
On Thursday night, she was struck by a bullet, while sitting in her living room near 15th and Meinecke, the result of a gun fight by people in the neighborhood. She remains in critical condition.
Police Chief Edward Flynn said, "Sadly, (the girl's question) was answered tonight."
Investigators and city leaders are asking people to come forward with information they might have that could lead to the arrest of those responsible.
Flynn says the groups involved in the shootout used pistols and rifles. He says officers recovered at least 40 shell casings.
