USPS mail carrier fatally shot in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A United States Postal Service (USPS) worker was killed while on duty in Milwaukee Friday night, Dec. 9. 

It happened near 65th and Lancaster just before 6 p.m. 

Milwaukee police identified the victim as a 44-year-old man with over 18 years of service with USPS. 

The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation. MPD is leading this investigation with the assistance of the United States Postal Inspection Service and the FBI.

Milwaukee police continue to seek unknown suspects. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 TIPs