Hundreds gather for peaceful protest organized by Islamic Society of Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has led to protests across the country.
MILWAUKEE -- The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has led to protests across the country.
'Help us keep it safe:' Following arrest, protest organizer calls on law enforcement for assistance
MILWAUKEE -- A protest organizer involved in some of the demonstrations against police brutality is now accusing the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office of using excessive force.It happened during a march Tuesday night, June 2 on the Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A protest organizer involved in some of the demonstrations against police brutality is now accusing the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office of using excessive force.It happened during a march Tuesday night, June 2 on the Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee.
'Wow man:' Lebron James responds to Drew Brees saying he'll 'never agree' with anthem protest
NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees stayed steadfast in his stance against NFL players kneeling during the national anthem when the season starts in recent remarks on the subject amid widespread protests across the U.S. in the wake of the death of George Floyd, and it was not well-recieved by NBA star Lebron James."WOW MAN!!" James wrote on Twitter. "Is it still surprising at this point.
NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees stayed steadfast in his stance against NFL players kneeling during the national anthem when the season starts in recent remarks on the subject amid widespread protests across the U.S. in the wake of the death of George Floyd, and it was not well-recieved by NBA star Lebron James."WOW MAN!!" James wrote on Twitter. "Is it still surprising at this point.
Widow remembers retired St. Louis police captain killed by looters while protecting friend's pawn shop
ST LOUIS -- A retired police captain who died during a night of violent protests was trying to protect his friend's pawn shop, his widow said.David Dorn's last moments were caught on video and apparently posted on Facebook Live, though the video has since been taken down.
ST LOUIS -- A retired police captain who died during a night of violent protests was trying to protect his friend's pawn shop, his widow said.David Dorn's last moments were caught on video and apparently posted on Facebook Live, though the video has since been taken down.
3 other Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd's death, Chauvin charges upgraded
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against now-fired Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd and also charging the three other officers involved, according to U.S. Sen.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is increasing charges against now-fired Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin to second-degree murder in the death of George Floyd and also charging the three other officers involved, according to U.S. Sen.
Family of George Floyd 'deeply gratified' by news of additional charges
MINNEAPOLIS -- Officials announced Wednesday, June 3 that former officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with both third and second-degree murder, and the other officers involved in George Floyd's arrest have been charged.
MINNEAPOLIS -- Officials announced Wednesday, June 3 that former officer Derek Chauvin is now charged with both third and second-degree murder, and the other officers involved in George Floyd's arrest have been charged.
Parents, educators, experts talk to kids on race amid unrest
NEW YORK — As an African American parent, Cassandre Dunbar in Charlotte, North Carolina, always knew she and her husband would have “the talk” with their son, the one preparing him for interactions with law enforcement.But she never dreamed it would be necessary at 5 years old.“I thought the cops were supposed to help us?
NEW YORK — As an African American parent, Cassandre Dunbar in Charlotte, North Carolina, always knew she and her husband would have “the talk” with their son, the one preparing him for interactions with law enforcement.But she never dreamed it would be necessary at 5 years old.“I thought the cops were supposed to help us?
Video shows man hugging officers outside MPD headquarters in downtown Milwaukee during protest
MILWAUKEE -- A FOX6 viewer shared video Wednesday, June 3 showing a man hugging police officers outside the Milwaukee Police Department's Administration Building in downtown Milwaukee during protests Tuesday.The video shows the man shaking the hands of two officers before appearing to have a brief conversation with each of them -- following that up with a hug.
MILWAUKEE -- A FOX6 viewer shared video Wednesday, June 3 showing a man hugging police officers outside the Milwaukee Police Department's Administration Building in downtown Milwaukee during protests Tuesday.The video shows the man shaking the hands of two officers before appearing to have a brief conversation with each of them -- following that up with a hug.
Defense secretary breaks with President Trump, opposes using military for protests
WASHINGTON — Breaking with President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes using military forces for law enforcement in containing current street protests.Esper said the Insurrection Act, which would allow President Trump to use active-duty military for law enforcement in containing street protests, should be invoked in the United States “only in the most urgent and dire of situations." He declared, “We are not in one of those situations now.”Invoking the Insurrection Act has been discussed as President Trump has talked about using the military to quell violent protests in U.S. cities.
WASHINGTON — Breaking with President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said Wednesday he opposes using military forces for law enforcement in containing current street protests.Esper said the Insurrection Act, which would allow President Trump to use active-duty military for law enforcement in containing street protests, should be invoked in the United States “only in the most urgent and dire of situations." He declared, “We are not in one of those situations now.”Invoking the Insurrection Act has been discussed as President Trump has talked about using the military to quell violent protests in U.S. cities.
Man arrested after pulling rifle on Black Lives Matter protesters in California
UPLAND, Calif. (FOX 11) -- A video posted to social media showed the moment supporters of President Donald Trump and hundreds of Black Lives Matter protesters clashed in Upland on Monday afternoon.The protesters were marching in the Southern California city in solidarity following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was killed at the hands of police in Minneapolis.The protest occurred between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Euclid Avenue.WARNING: The video below contain strong language; viewer discretion is advised.
UPLAND, Calif. (FOX 11) -- A video posted to social media showed the moment supporters of President Donald Trump and hundreds of Black Lives Matter protesters clashed in Upland on Monday afternoon.The protesters were marching in the Southern California city in solidarity following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who was killed at the hands of police in Minneapolis.The protest occurred between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the intersection of Foothill Boulevard and Euclid Avenue.WARNING: The video below contain strong language; viewer discretion is advised.
Some businesses in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood reopen after looting, show solidarity with protests
MILWAUKEE -- Some businesses in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood were hit hard by looting and vandalism over the weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- Some businesses in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood were hit hard by looting and vandalism over the weekend.
Apple tracking looted iPhones
NEW YORK --Apple is watching the looters who have pillaged its stores during the protests.Thieves who made off with iPhones from Apple stores quickly learned that the gadgets were loaded with special security software.
NEW YORK --Apple is watching the looters who have pillaged its stores during the protests.Thieves who made off with iPhones from Apple stores quickly learned that the gadgets were loaded with special security software.
Chicago man who allegedly wore Joker mask during protest charged with setting fire to police vehicle
CHICAGO -- A Chicago man has been charged with lighting a police vehicle on fire during a protest downtown, all while allegedly wearing a Joker mask which partially hid his face.Timothy O'Donnell, 31, allegedly placed a lit object into the gas tank of the police car Saturday in the 200 block of State Street.
CHICAGO -- A Chicago man has been charged with lighting a police vehicle on fire during a protest downtown, all while allegedly wearing a Joker mask which partially hid his face.Timothy O'Donnell, 31, allegedly placed a lit object into the gas tank of the police car Saturday in the 200 block of State Street.
George Floyd family attorney says Joe Biden to attend funeral
MINNEAPOLIS -- The attorney for George Floyd’s family said Tuesday that former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to attend the funeral service next week in Houston, Texas for the Minneapolis man who died in police custody.Ben Crump, the attorney for Floyd’s family, announced details of Floyd’s memorial services—one set in Minneapolis this Thursday, North Carolina on Saturday, and Houston on Monday--during an interview with "Team Roc" on Tuesday.Crump said that the funeral will be in Houston next Tuesday at 11 a.m.“We understand that Vice President Biden will be in attendance,” Crump said Tuesday.The Biden campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment on whether the former vice president will attend the service in Texas.Biden has spoken out numerous times since Floyd’s death last week, and called the protests in response to his death “a wake-up call for our nation.”Biden, over the weekend, said the protests and riots that have broken out across the nation over the past several days “have laid bare that we are a nation furious at injustice.”“Protesting such brutality is right and necessary.
MINNEAPOLIS -- The attorney for George Floyd’s family said Tuesday that former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to attend the funeral service next week in Houston, Texas for the Minneapolis man who died in police custody.Ben Crump, the attorney for Floyd’s family, announced details of Floyd’s memorial services—one set in Minneapolis this Thursday, North Carolina on Saturday, and Houston on Monday--during an interview with "Team Roc" on Tuesday.Crump said that the funeral will be in Houston next Tuesday at 11 a.m.“We understand that Vice President Biden will be in attendance,” Crump said Tuesday.The Biden campaign did not immediately respond to Fox News’ request for comment on whether the former vice president will attend the service in Texas.Biden has spoken out numerous times since Floyd’s death last week, and called the protests in response to his death “a wake-up call for our nation.”Biden, over the weekend, said the protests and riots that have broken out across the nation over the past several days “have laid bare that we are a nation furious at injustice.”“Protesting such brutality is right and necessary.
Milwaukee activist says attempt to lead protest over Hoan Bridge followed police tear-gassing
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies pushed back against protesters who tried to cross the Hoan Bridge into Bay View Tuesday evening, June 2.The march was led by Milwaukee activist Frank Nitty, who led two relatively peaceful demonstrations over two nights.He said Tuesday evening's attempt to lead the group to the Hoan came after protesters were tear-gassed coming back into Milwaukee Monday night.The group did not make it far onto the bridge.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County sheriff's deputies pushed back against protesters who tried to cross the Hoan Bridge into Bay View Tuesday evening, June 2.The march was led by Milwaukee activist Frank Nitty, who led two relatively peaceful demonstrations over two nights.He said Tuesday evening's attempt to lead the group to the Hoan came after protesters were tear-gassed coming back into Milwaukee Monday night.The group did not make it far onto the bridge.
Kneeling for 9: Demonstration in memory of George Floyd held in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the Parklawn Assembly of God church in Milwaukee took a knee for nine minutes on Tuesday afternoon, June 2.The demonstration was organized in memory of George Floyd.
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the Parklawn Assembly of God church in Milwaukee took a knee for nine minutes on Tuesday afternoon, June 2.The demonstration was organized in memory of George Floyd.
Police: Tear gas used to disperse protesters amid 'unlawful assembly' in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A tense scene unfolded in Milwaukee Tuesday evening, June 2 amid ongoing protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.FOX6's cameras captured a crowd gathered near 6th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue, and police lined up, facing the protesters.PHOTO GALLERYEarlier Tuesday, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced he would not be issuing a curfew for Tuesday night.
MILWAUKEE -- A tense scene unfolded in Milwaukee Tuesday evening, June 2 amid ongoing protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.FOX6's cameras captured a crowd gathered near 6th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue, and police lined up, facing the protesters.PHOTO GALLERYEarlier Tuesday, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced he would not be issuing a curfew for Tuesday night.
Milwaukee alderwoman weighs in on protests, unrest: 'We got to be civilly disobedient'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Alderwoman Chantia Lewis shared a post that names "protesters and rioters," and urged them to move to the suburbs.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Alderwoman Chantia Lewis shared a post that names "protesters and rioters," and urged them to move to the suburbs.
Video: Madison news crew attacked while live on TV, suspect faces multiple charges
MILWAUKEE -- A morning news reporter in Madison and her photojournalist were attacked while live on TV on Tuesday morning, June 2.NBC15's Amelia Jones and Curt Lenz are OK but shaken following the confrontation.
MILWAUKEE -- A morning news reporter in Madison and her photojournalist were attacked while live on TV on Tuesday morning, June 2.NBC15's Amelia Jones and Curt Lenz are OK but shaken following the confrontation.
Racine police announce arrest in arson that destroyed Thelma Orr COP House amid protests
RACINE -- Racine Police Chief Art Howell on Tuesday, June 2 announced an arrest in the arson of the Thelma Orr Community-Oriented Policing House that happened early Monday, June 1 amid violent protests following the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Racine Mayor Cory Mason joined Chief Howell for the Tuesday afternoon news conference to announce the arrest of "the party responsible for burning down the Thelma Orr COP House." Chief Howell said he expects charges Wednesday for the first person arrested -- and noted more arrests are coming.It happened early Monday, June 1 at the Thelma Orr COP House located at 1146 Villa Street in Racine.
RACINE -- Racine Police Chief Art Howell on Tuesday, June 2 announced an arrest in the arson of the Thelma Orr Community-Oriented Policing House that happened early Monday, June 1 amid violent protests following the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Racine Mayor Cory Mason joined Chief Howell for the Tuesday afternoon news conference to announce the arrest of "the party responsible for burning down the Thelma Orr COP House." Chief Howell said he expects charges Wednesday for the first person arrested -- and noted more arrests are coming.It happened early Monday, June 1 at the Thelma Orr COP House located at 1146 Villa Street in Racine.