Woman shot, killed near 17th and Wright: police

Woman killed near 17th and Wright

The Milwaukee County medical examiner has been called to a homicide near 17th and Wright. It happened around 3 p.m. Thursday, July 21.

MILWAUKEE - Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened around 2:45 p.m. Thursday near 17th and Wright on the city's north side.

A 24-year-old Milwaukee woman was shot and succumbed to her injuries at the scene. She was identified as Danyesha Velez.

The medical examiner says her autopsy will be conducted Friday.

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The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.

Milwaukee Police continue to seek unknown suspects. 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 App.