Teenager ordered to stay in custody after his 4-year-old sister was shot and killed Court records show a second, unlocked weapon was found in the home where the 4-year-old was killed

A commissioner ordered a 16-year-old to remain in custody after his 4-year-old sister was shot and killed.

Police say a 4-year-old girl was killed Saturday morning after a 6-year-old got hold of a gun and fired it.


The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the little girl as Jurnee Walker-Scales.

Milwaukee police arrested the 16-year-old brother for possessing a firearm. The Children's Court only referred to him as  JW. 

He appeared in court Monday afternoon.

Officers responded to a reported shooting near North 53rd and West Center streets around 9 a.m.

The child was pronounced dead at the scene.

Court records show there is an allegation that the 16-year-old reportedly knew a gun had been played with by his siblings.

Police recovered a second weapon inside the home after the shooting that was hidden but not properly locked.

Milwaukee police are not seeking any additional suspects.

The 16-year-old suspect  JW  is due back in court on Friday. He remains in custody.

This is a developing story. WISN 12 News is working to learn more.
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