Dwight McCoy (right) was shot and killed Sunday.

Local music promoter and manager Dwight McCoy shot and killed Sunday

Published Sept. 13, 2011 at 10:44 a.m.

Local music promoter and manager Dwight McCoy was shot and killed Sunday, Sept. 11 on Milwaukee's North Side.

The 35-year-old McCoy was most notably a part of nationally known singer/songwriter Cincere's management and promotions team, Team Loyalty Entertainment.

The Milwaukee Police Department is actively looking for any information pertaining to this crime. If you have any information, please call (414) 933-4444.

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