Deadly shooting in Milwaukee: 2 teenagers dead, another in hospital

2 teenagers killed in shooting in Milwaukee

Two teenagers are dead and another is recovering after a shooting on Milwaukee’s south side on Saturday, June 15.

MILWAUKEE – Two teenagers are dead and another is recovering after a shooting on Milwaukee’s south side on Saturday, June 15.

A woman who called 9-1-1 for help said she heard about six gunshots.

Police have not yet released any information about the suspect, but relatives told FOX6 News that the shooter was riding a scooter.

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Relatives identified 16-year-old Diego Herrera and 15-year-old Isaac Rodriquez as the two teens killed in the shooting near the corner of 9th Street and Manitoba. The shooting occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday.

A third victim, 14-year-old Emily Rocha, is expected to survive.

Two families are devastated when a 16th birthday party ends tragically.

“I’m just torn,” said Herrera’s brother Rodrigo Herrera.

He said Rocha was their cousin.

“She’s fine, I heard last time,” he said. “I heard she had surgery and is out now – I hope she makes a speedy recovery.”

He said he didn’t feel comfortable showing his face, but told FOX6 News his family gathered at their home a block from the crime scene to celebrate Diego.

“He was happy. I’ve never seen him so happy,” he said. “He was really nice. He had a kind soul. He was a really good person.”

Herrera said the three were walking when someone opened fire.

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“All I can say is that some guys on scooters came by and shot at them,” he said.