Crime & Safety

Man Fatally Shot In Milwaukee: Police

The 31-year-old victim's vehicle crashed into a pole and burst into flames after he was shot, police said.

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MILWAUKEE, WI β€” A 31-year-old man was fatally shot just after 12:10 p.m. Tuesday before his vehicle crashed into a pole and caught fire, police said.

Police said the suspect fired several shots at the victim's vehicle in the 8300 block of West Derby Place, prompting the crash.

The 31-year-old Milwaukee resident was taken to an area hospital but died of his injuries.

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Police said they are looking for an unknown suspect.

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.

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