31-year-old man fleeing police jumps in Milwaukee River, drowns
MILWAUKEE - A 31-year-old man who was running from Milwaukee County deputies and jumped off the Clybourn Bridge into the Milwaukee River died from his injuries, according to Milwaukee police.
The incident happened around 6:10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19.
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The man was rescued by the Milwaukee Fire Department, rushed to the hospital in critical condition and later died. The medical examiner confirmed Sunday the cause of death is drowning.