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MFD: Two dead after shooting near 19th and Congress in Milwaukee

Two dead after shooting near 19th and Congress in Milwaukee
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MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Police are investigating a double fatal shooting near 19th and Congress in the city's Rufus King neighborhood.

The Milwaukee Fire Department tells TMJ4 News they were dispatched to the scene at 7:34 p.m. on Sunday after reports of a shooting.

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Two dead after shooting near 19th and Congress in Milwaukee

According to the on-duty Battalion Chief, two people were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say the first victim was a 56-year-old. He was later identified as Develle M. Gholson by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's office. He was found on the 1900 block of West Congress Street.

The second victim was a 21-year-old. That person was found on the 4300 block of North 19th Place, about a block away from the first victim.

Police confirmed both people were pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said no arrest has been made. They are asking anyone with information to contact them at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-Tips or P3 Tips.

This story was updated to reflect new information from the Milwaukee Police Department.


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