One person shot at Family Dollar near 43rd and Oklahoma

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of a shooting Tuesday, August 6th at the Family Dollar store near 43rd and Oklahoma.

Police say one person, a 44-year-old man was shot, and was taken to the hospital. That man is said to have suffered life-threatening injuries.

Police say there was a robbery at the store on Tuesday that led to the shooting.

The victim was in surgery on Tuesday night.

No additional details have yet been released -- including whether the shooting occurred Police say this investigation is ongoing regarding the suspect and a possible vehicle involved.

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