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A 13-year-old has been arrested in connection with the tragic shooting of 11-year-old Deon Sargent in Milwaukee. The incident occurred while Sargent was waiting for a bus with friends. The mayor emphasizes the need for community action to prevent children from accessing firearms, as gun violence among youth continues to rise in the area. Sargent’s death has deeply affected his school and community, prompting calls for increased gun safety measures.
Milwaukee – A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of 11-year-old Deon Sargent on Tuesday, marking Milwaukee’s 106th homicide of 2025. Sargent was shot near 68th and Silver Spring while waiting at a bus stop with four other boys. He suffered critical injuries and, unfortunately, first responders were unable to save him.
Deon Sargent was a student at Andrew Douglas Middle School in Milwaukee Public Schools and a youth football player with the CLE Panthers for three years. His untimely death has sent ripples of grief throughout his school and community, prompting intervention efforts by school officials. Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius expressed the profound impact of Sargent’s death on his friends and the school community.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson stated that the boys involved in the incident were reportedly hanging out when a fight broke out over a gun, which ultimately led to Sargent being shot. The mayor voiced his frustration about the accessibility of firearms to children, noting that free gun locks are available at the nearby Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, and that there is no justification for children to have access to guns.
Witness accounts of the incident revealed their concerns about the young ages of those involved. One witness attempted to assist Sargent but found no pulse shortly after the shooting occurred. This incident has raised serious alarm among community leaders, including Alderman Mark Chambers, who referred to the situation as heartbreaking and stressed the need for parents and neighbors to take action to prevent children from accessing firearms.
The impact of gun violence on children is becoming increasingly alarming in Milwaukee, with Sargent’s death contributing to a troubling trend. So far in 2025, 15 children have died from gun violence in the city, which is two more than the previous year. This alarming statistic underscores the need for community engagement and proactive measures to protect children from firearm-related incidents.
Sargent’s family is mourning the loss of their beloved son and is demanding answers regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting. They are planning to hold a vigil for him on Wednesday, September 17. The tragedy surrounding Deon Sargent’s death serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent issues surrounding gun safety and the protection of children within the community.
The Milwaukee community is left grappling with the aftermath of this heartbreaking incident, and the focus now shifts to addressing the root causes of such violence to ensure the safety and well-being of children in the area.
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