MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A person is dead after being struck by a police car on Milwaukee’s south side at around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 16 near 20th and Orchard.

Officers report they had been called to the area after reports of someone walking in and out of traffic. While searching, one of the officers hit a person who was reportedly lying in the entrance of an alley.

The victim, who has not been identified, was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead.

The officer who was driving the squad car is 44 years old and has worked with the department for more than 18 years. He has been moved to administrative duty, which is standard procedure following incidents of this nature.

The Milwaukee Area Investigative Team is reviewing the case, with Waukesha police leading the investigation.

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed to CBS 58 that they were called to a scene located near the corner of 20th and Orchard on Tuesday, Sept. 16.

The call reportedly came for one person at the scene.

A heavy police presence has been at the scene since before noon.

CBS 58 will provide more details as they become available.