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Two dead in Sunday morning shooting after domestic dispute on Milwaukee's northwest side, police say

Two dead in Sunday morning shooting after domestic dispute on Milwaukee's northwest side
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MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a double fatal shooting that took place Sunday around 3:30 a.m. on the 5600 block of N. 78th St.

WATCH: Two dead in Sunday morning shooting on Milwaukee's northwest side, police say.

Two dead in Sunday morning shooting after domestic dispute on Milwaukee's northwest side

According to a release from MPD, a 45-year-old suspect fired shots at the 41-year-old victim during a domestic dispute. The victim died from their gunshot wounds, and the suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot.

The 41-year-old victim was identified as Kia Her by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office. The 45-year-old suspect was identified as Chang Thao.

According to the medical examiner’s office, the shooting was witnessed by the victim’s child.

MPD says it continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the shooting.

If you have any information about this shooting, MPD asks you to contact its non-emergency line at (414) 935-7360.

You can also report an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips.


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