1 dead, 2 wounded in double shooting near 38th and Congress

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Updated: 11:49 a.m. on May 29, 2026

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim who died as Thomas E. Jones. 


Updated at 8:49 a.m. on May 28, 2026:

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting near 38th and Congress that happened around 3 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, according to the department.

A 38-year-old sustained fatal gunshot injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 40-year-old and 36-year-old went to a local hospital for treatment

No suspects have been identified, and the circumstances are under investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact MPD at (414) 935-7360 or submit anonymous tips via Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-8477.


MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed Thursday morning, May 28, that it was called to a scene near 38th and Congress, indicating at least one person has died.

Multiple Milwaukee Police Department units were at the scene as of around 5 a.m. Thursday.

CBS 58 is working to gather more information and will have updates as more confirmed information becomes available.

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