https://gunmemorial.org/amp/2023/08/19/andrea-sanders
https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-girl-killed-49th-parkway.amp
A 17-year-old girl was shot and killed on Milwaukee's north side Saturday morning, Aug. 19. It happened near 49th and Parkway.
MILWAUKEE - A 17-year-old girl was shot and killed on Milwaukee's north side Saturday morning, Aug. 19.
A second 17-year-old girl was also shot and taken to a hospital; police said she is expected to survive.
Saturday morning started with a call no parent wants answer. Police said the shooting happened near 44th and Hampton around 5:30 a.m. FOX6 News found a police scene a few blocks over near 49th and Parkway, where police say they believe the victims may have gone after the shooting.
The medical examiner's office did not release the deceased victim's name. However, friends identified her to FOX6 News as Andrea Sanders.
"We are just trying to figure out ‘Why her?’" said a friend and coworker of the victim.
The friend, concerned for her own safety, asked FOX6 News not to identify her or show her face.
"I just have a number of videos and memories of us. It’s just hard to see someone you grew a bond with just gone," said the friend. "We have a dark cloud over our heads."
The friend said Sanders was still in high school and liked to make videos on social media.
"I’m confused. A baby who is supposed to start school two, three weeks from now can’t finish school, can’t get her diploma," said the friend.
"Like, a little girl who was just beginning her life – it hurts…I have a whole empty space in my heart right now."
Since January, data from the county medical examiner's office shows at least 17 minors have been the victims of homicides. According to the Milwaukee Homicide Commission Dashboard, children make up 16% of all homicides and non-fatal shootings so far this year.
Police are looking for whoever is responsible. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414)224-Tips/ or P3 Tips.
