A shooting in Milwaukee last Saturday afternoon resulted in one man's death near 14th and Atkinson Avenue, leading to a vehicle crash. The Milwaukee Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the fatality, prompting a significant law enforcement presence in the area, with yellow police tape cordoning off the scene, as noted by CBS 58.
The victim, a 49-year-old man, succumbed to his injuries after his vehicle struck a pole and a bus stop following the shooting incident. According to WISN 12 News, the Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the crash just after noon, while police confirmed the shooting took place around the same time. A 26-year-old has been arrested in connection with this incident. Charges are pending, awaiting the review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.
The Milwaukee Police Department is actively pursuing the investigation and has appealed to the public for anyone with information to come forward. "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," the department urged, in a statement obtained by TMJ4.
