Several subjects are in custody after double homicide Wednesday, Milwaukee police say

Several subjects are in custody in connection with a double homicide Wednesday afternoon, Milwaukee police said.

The two men killed were brothers, Fox6 reports.

Officers responding to a report of gunfire about 2:50 p.m. Wednesday found two men dead on West Center Street near North 6th Street, according to police.

"They were good young men, striving to be better and help add to the positivity of our community," the victims' sister, Macshaunya Wright, told Fox6. She identified the victims as her brothers, Justin and Tony. "It's just sad that we can't handle our issues and problems without resorting to violence."

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It is believed the incident stemmed from an argument, according to a police news release. 

Per MPD, the city has experienced nearly the same number of homicides this year, as this time in 2017. So far, 74 homicides have been recorded in Milwaukee this year, compared to 75 at this time last year.

Anyone with information about Wednesday's shooting is asked to call police at (414) 935-7360.