Milwaukee man accused of child neglect after 11-year-old boy fatally shoots self

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — A 44-year-old Milwaukee man is accused of child neglect after investigators say an 11-year-old boy fatally shot himself while in his care. Prosecutors filed charges against Christopher Taper Friday, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Jamie Campbell identified herself as the boy’s mother at the home where the shooting happened.

Court records say police were called the home near N. 60th St. and W. Silver Spring shortly after 9:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17…

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