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A 27-year-old man was shot early Sunday in a downtown alley by a gunman demanding money, Milwaukee police said.

Police say the victim is expected to survive his injuries from the shooting, which occurred in the 700 block of N. Milwaukee St.

The armed suspect had approached the man around 1:15 a.m. and demanded money, and when the man tried to swat away the gun, he was struck by a bullet.

The suspect fled the scene on foot, police said. The victim is being treated at a hospital.