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Two killed in double shooting near 27th and Atkinson in Milwaukee

Two killed in double shooting near 27th and Atkinson
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MILWAUKEE — A 26-year-old is in custody following a deadly double shooting that killed two people in the city's Garden Homes neighborhood on Sunday night.

The shooting happened around 9:20 p.m. near 27th and Atkinson in Milwaukee. Police said both victims, a 50-year-old and a 64-year-old, were pronounced dead at the scene.

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Two killed in double shooting near 27th and Atkinson

The victims were identified by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office as Sandra Lee, 50, and Marcus Smith, 64.

The 26-year-old suspect was located a short distance away and taken into custody, according to police. Charges are pending review by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at (414) 935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips.


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