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Concordia Mourns Pharmacy Student Killed in Milwaukee Shooting

Police have arrested the wounded 31-year-old woman as the suspect.

Overview

  • Ariel Spillner, 26, was fatally shot late Tuesday near 39th Street and Lancaster Avenue in Milwaukee, according to police.
  • A 31-year-old woman was also shot, taken to a hospital, and is under arrest as the suspect, police said.
  • Spillner was a Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy student with one year of classes remaining.
  • Concordia said counseling and pastoral care are available to the campus community, and a campus vigil on Thursday drew classmates and friends.
  • Detectives are continuing the investigation and asked anyone with information to contact Milwaukee Police or share anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers or the P3 Tips app.