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26-year-old man found dead inside burning car near 15th and Congress

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Posted at 11:17 AM, Sep 25, 2022
and last updated 2022-09-26 15:51:49-04

MILWAUKEE — A 26-year-old man was found dead inside of a burning car near 15th Street and Congress Street. Crews responded to the 4300 block of North 15th Street around 5:22 a.m. Sunday.

RING doorbell footage captured the vehicle engulfed in flames, shortly after the video shows a car speeding off. Neighbors in the area say they woke up to what sounded like an explosion.

WATCH: RING footage shows a car on fire and another car speeding off.

Man found dead inside burning car near 15th & Congress

Firefighters who responded located the victim's body inside the vehicle. Milwaukee Police confirmed the man had been shot though it is still unclear where and when this shooting occurred.

Milwaukee Police are looking for an unknown suspect and the investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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