Milwaukee Police investigating after 23-year-old woman killed in shooting

 

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee Police are investigating after a woman was killed in a shooting near 35th and Clarke.

The shooting happened around 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Medical Examiner's Office was also called out to the scene. 

There are currently no details on what led up to the shooting or the identity of the victim.

The investigation remains ongoing.

“I heard about seven to eight shots when I came out the house, she was laying on the ground by the driver side door and people were out there trying to help her," said a witness. 

This is the sixth homicide that Milwaukee Police have been called out to since Monday. 

BREAKING: 23-year-old woman shot and killed near 35th and Clarke. .@MilwaukeePolice is on scene. Officers are looking for the suspects. This is the 6th fatal shooting in the last two days. @CBS58pic.twitter.com/XJmX5K7muM

— Jacquelyn Abad (@JacquelynAbadTV) August 8, 2018

CBS 58 News has a crew headed to the scene and will bring updates as they become available.

The family of the 23-year-old woman didn't want to talk on camera but they describe her as a fun and loving mom. 

Stay with CBS 58 News for more information on this developing story.