Milwaukee police investigating fatal shooting near 41st and Lancaster
UPDATED: July 20, 2026
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office identified the victim in a fatal shooting near 41st and Lancaster as Dion J. Armstrong.
UPDATED: July 17, 2026, 6:33 P.M.
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday afternoon near 41st Street and West Lancaster Avenue.
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, a 48-year-old man was shot around 3:15 p.m. while driving. Police said the vehicle then went out of control and struck multiple unoccupied parked vehicles.
The driver died at the scene from a gunshot wound.
A 44-year-old passenger was not struck by gunfire but was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries sustained in the crash.
Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from an argument. The circumstances remain under investigation, and police are searching for the suspect or suspects.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
POSTED: July 17, 2026, 4:10 P.M.
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office confirms they've been called to the scene of a crash Friday, July 17.
Officials are responding to the area near 41st and Lancaster.
This is a developing story. CBS 58 has a crew at the scene working to learn more.