Vehicle crashes in police pursuit, 1 dead, 5 juveniles in custody

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A police pursuit that ended near 22nd and North Avenue ended with one person dead.

The pursuit started on 11th and Center.

Police say the suspect vehicle was travelling west on North Avenue and collided with a black vehicle that was travelling north on N. 20th Street crossing North Avenue.

The passenger of the victim vehicle was a 47-year-old Milwaukee man who died from his injuries.

Police also say the suspect vehicle was stolen in an armed robbery around 7:22 p.m. tonight, on Jan. 22.

The driver of the victim's vehicle was taken to a local hospital and is expected to survive.

Police say five juvenile males were taken into custody from the suspect vehicle. Their age ranges are 13-15. They were all taken to a local hospital and are expected to survive.

A firearm was also recovered.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office in the upcoming days.

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