Man dead after gun discharges during fight near 47th and Burleigh

By: CBS 58 Newsroom

Posted: May 6, 2019 5:08 AM CST

NOW: Man dead after gun discharges during fight near 47th and Burleigh

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) – An argument led to a shooting in Milwaukee on Sunday evening.

Authorities say the shooting happened around 6:15 p.m. near 47th and Burleigh.

According to police, an argument led to a physical fight. During the fight, one person armed themselves with a gun. As the fight continued, the gun discharged and a bullet struck the victim.

The victim was taken to a hospital but died from his injuries. He was a 46-year-old Milwaukee man.