37-year-old fatally shot in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood

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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that left a 37-year-old dead Thursday night in the city's Riverwest neighborhood.

Fatal shooting near Pierce and Wright in Milwaukee CBS 58

Police said the shooting happened around 8:45 p.m. near Pierce and Wright. 

The victim suffered a fatal gunshot wound and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Family identified the victim as 37-year-old Timothy Lewis. 

A woman who lives nearby says her daughter saw two men running out of a nearby alley before hearing gunshots. 

The circumstances leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.

Police are continuing to search for unknown suspects.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department.

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