EDITOR’S NOTE: This article has been updated to correct the victim’s age. Milwaukee police had originally stated that the 31-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and sent another to the hospital Tuesday night.
The shooting happened around 9:40 p.m. near 39th and Lancaster.
According to police, the first victim, a 31-year-old, sustained nonfatal gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital. The second victim, a 26-year-old, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim was identified as Ariel B. Spillner by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.
Watch: One dead, another injured in Milwaukee shooting near 39th and Lancaster
What led up to the shooting is still under investigation. A subject was taken into custody at the scene, and charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office, according to police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7360. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or use P3 Tips.
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