Homicide investigation underway following shooting near 26th and Atkinson

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: Sep 12, 2018 3:33 AM CST

NOW: Homicide investigation underway following shooting near 26th and Atkinson

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred near N. 26th St. and W. Atkinson Ave. around 1 a.m. on Wednesday.

According to police, the victim was a 20-year-old male from Milwaukee. The victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene.

MPD is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's office was also called to the scene for an investigation.