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Suspect arrested in Milwaukee hit-and-run, victim still in critical condition

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Posted at 12:20 PM, Apr 26, 2020
and last updated 2020-04-26 18:37:10-04

MILWAUKEE — A suspect has been arrested in a Friday hit-and-run in Milwaukee, while the victim is still in critical condition.

The hit-and-run occurred near N. 27th Street and W. Auer Avenue around 12:17 p.m. Friday.

According to police, the suspect hit a pedestrian who was crossing the street and then fled. Officers recovered the vehicle but it was unoccupied.

The victim is a 22-year-old Milwaukee man who sustained life-threatening injuries. He is currently in critical condition at a local hospital.

Following the incident, police arrested a 28-year-old man in connection to the crime.

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