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Charges are pending against a Milwaukee man who, police say, fired a gun while intoxicated and then fell asleep in a car.

Milwaukee police were called for a man shooting from a car in the 2800 block of W. Congress St. about 2:45 p.m. Monday, according to a news release.

A nearby patrol officer also heard the shot and went to the area, where he and other officers found the suspect sleeping in the passenger seat of a car. A pistol was in plain view and three spent casings were found next to the car on the passenger side, police said.

The suspect, 39, appeared to be intoxicated and was arrested.