Milwaukee Police investigating fatal south side shooting, marks 100th homicide of 2018

 

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee Police are investigating a fatal shooting.

According to police, officers responded to a shots fired call near S. 1st St. and W. Maple St. around 1:20 a.m. on Monday.

Upon checking the area, an adult male was found suffering from a serious gunshot wound. Officers and the Milwaukee Fire Department performed lifesaving efforts; however, the victim did not survive and died on the scene. The incident marks the 100th homicide in the city in 2018.

Police are investigating the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting.