Man dies after jumping in the Milwaukee River while fleeing from police

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A 28-year-old man jumped in the Milwaukee River while fleeing on foot from Milwaukee County Sheriff deputies around 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 near Clybourn and Water. 

Police say the man was rescued by the Milwaukee Fire Department and rushed to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries. 

Police continue to investigate. 


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