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Two men arrested following deadly shooting in Milwaukee's Lower East Side

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Posted at 6:09 AM, Jan 13, 2022
and last updated 2022-01-13 11:45:47-05

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department said they are investigating a deadly shooting on the Lower East Side Thursday morning.

The shooting happened in the 1300 block of E. Albion Street around 2:25 a.m.

When officers arrived on scene, they found a 57-year-old woman who was suffering from a single gunshot wound. She died on the scene after first responders attempted life-saving measures.

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Scene where off-duty Milwaukee Police Officer shot at the Shake Shake at the corner of Buffalo and Water Streets.

Following the shooting, Milwaukee police announced two men had been arrested in connection to the shooting. They are 35 and 52-years-old. Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the upcoming days.

They are asking anyone with information to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360. You can also call the Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS if you'd like to remain anonymous.

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