Crime & Safety

Christmas Eve Shooting Leaves One Dead

Milwaukee police are searching for a suspect and a motive after shots rang out early Christmas Eve morning.

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal Christmas Eve shooting early Saturday morning.

According to a report from FOX 6, the shooting took place in the neighborhood near 15th and Concordia.

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Officers responded to the area just after midnight, only to find an adult male suffering from several gunshot wounds.

According to the FOX 6 report, despite life-saving efforts the victim died from his injuries. Officers attempted CPR on the man until fire department paramedics arrived.

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Police are continuing to investigate.

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