Milwaukee police: Driver dead, found shot after fiery crash

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police said one person is dead after they were found shot Thursday morning at the scene of a fiery crash.

What we know:

The crash happened around 2:45 a.m. Police said one car was driving near 23rd and Clarke when it hit another car that was parked. A fire started sometime after the collision. 

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"First I thought it was a tow truck maybe towing a disabled vehicle, but then I heard a boom," said Zeddie Roshell, who has lived in the neighborhood for 65 years. "Looked out my window and saw big, huge flames – fire trucks were out there trying to put the fire out."

As firefighters tried to put out the flames, police said they found the driver shot. That person died at the scene despite life-saving attempts. Police also said the car had been stolen from the area of 40th and Auer, about a mile away, on Saturday.

23rd and Clarke, Milwaukee

"All I know is that it's just kind of getting out of control," Roshell said.

What we don't know:

Investigators are working to identify the driver. At this time, the exact cause of death has not been determined.

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What you can do:

Police said they are looking for whoever may be responsible. 

Anyone with any 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.