Man who flees from and shoots at Milwaukee police officers is now dead
MILWAUKEE -- A reckless driver was shot by three Milwaukee police officers near 47th Street and Hampton Avenue Sunday night, Dec. 15.Police said officers noticed reckless behavior and a "very brief" pursuit ensued around 8 p.m. The driver, a 23-year-old Milwaukee man, struck a light pole before exiting his vehicle and firing shots, according to Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.The three officers then fired back, striking the man, who was taken to the hospital in grave condition.
MILWAUKEE -- A reckless driver was shot by three Milwaukee police officers near 47th Street and Hampton Avenue Sunday night, Dec. 15.Police said officers noticed reckless behavior and a "very brief" pursuit ensued around 8 p.m. The driver, a 23-year-old Milwaukee man, struck a light pole before exiting his vehicle and firing shots, according to Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.The three officers then fired back, striking the man, who was taken to the hospital in grave condition.
FOX6's cameras captured vehicle through fence near 62nd and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6's cameras captured the aftermath of a crash near 62nd Street and Villard Avenue Sunday afternoon, Dec. 15.It happened around noon.It appeared that a driver left the road and struck a fence outside a home.The vehicle suffered some damage to its bumper.The extent of any injuries wasn't immediately clear.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6's cameras captured the aftermath of a crash near 62nd Street and Villard Avenue Sunday afternoon, Dec. 15.It happened around noon.It appeared that a driver left the road and struck a fence outside a home.The vehicle suffered some damage to its bumper.The extent of any injuries wasn't immediately clear.
'He's a baby, 15 years old:' Family says high school freshman fatally shot near 17th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee teenagers were killed in separate shootings Friday, Dec. 13 -- one 17, the other 15.Family said Jason Eggars, 15, was fatally shot near 17th Street and Center Street just after 6:30 a.m. Police said the victim as found in an alley in the area.Devastated loved ones gathered Saturday to remember Eggars, whom they said was a freshman at North Division High School."That's my oldest son," said Eggars' mother, through sobs. "They took my baby away from me."She and other loved ones pleaded for answers as they gathered outside Eggars' home."All we asking is justice," said Lisa Collins, Eggars' aunt.
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee teenagers were killed in separate shootings Friday, Dec. 13 -- one 17, the other 15.Family said Jason Eggars, 15, was fatally shot near 17th Street and Center Street just after 6:30 a.m. Police said the victim as found in an alley in the area.Devastated loved ones gathered Saturday to remember Eggars, whom they said was a freshman at North Division High School."That's my oldest son," said Eggars' mother, through sobs. "They took my baby away from me."She and other loved ones pleaded for answers as they gathered outside Eggars' home."All we asking is justice," said Lisa Collins, Eggars' aunt.
Police: 54-year-old man shot, wounded near 25th and Meinecke
MILWAUKEE - A 54-year-old man was hurt in a shooting that happened near 25th Street and Meinecke Avenue Saturday afternoon, Dec. 14.Just before 4:30 p.m., officers responded to the scene and found the man suffering from injuries not believed to be life-threatening.He was taken to the hospital for treatment.Police were seeking the shooter.Anyone with information was encouraged to contact MPD at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-8477.
MILWAUKEE - A 54-year-old man was hurt in a shooting that happened near 25th Street and Meinecke Avenue Saturday afternoon, Dec. 14.Just before 4:30 p.m., officers responded to the scene and found the man suffering from injuries not believed to be life-threatening.He was taken to the hospital for treatment.Police were seeking the shooter.Anyone with information was encouraged to contact MPD at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-8477.
Wild week: Authorities involved in 7 pursuits that started or ended in Milwaukee over 5 days
MILWAUKEE -- Two police pursuits ended in crashes Friday night, Dec. 13 -- and those pursuits were among at least seven in less than a week that started and/or ended in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Two police pursuits ended in crashes Friday night, Dec. 13 -- and those pursuits were among at least seven in less than a week that started and/or ended in Milwaukee.
Family: 15-year-old high school freshman shot, killed near 17th and Center in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A young man was killed in a shooting near 17th Street and Center Street Friday morning, Dec. 13.Police responded to the scene just after 6:30 a.m.Investigators were working to determine what led up to this -- and seeking the shooter.Meanwhile, family identified the victim as 15-year-old Jason Eggars, and said he was a freshman at North Division High School.
MILWAUKEE -- A young man was killed in a shooting near 17th Street and Center Street Friday morning, Dec. 13.Police responded to the scene just after 6:30 a.m.Investigators were working to determine what led up to this -- and seeking the shooter.Meanwhile, family identified the victim as 15-year-old Jason Eggars, and said he was a freshman at North Division High School.
Recognize him? Milwaukee police seek porch pirate who stole package near Parkway and Glendale
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying a man who stole a package from a home near Parkway Avenue and Glendale Avenue on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 12.It happened just afternoon.Police said the man exited the passenger side of a black four-door vehicle.He was described by police as African American with a medium build and a light complexion.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying a man who stole a package from a home near Parkway Avenue and Glendale Avenue on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 12.It happened just afternoon.Police said the man exited the passenger side of a black four-door vehicle.He was described by police as African American with a medium build and a light complexion.
Police: 17-year-old boy killed in shooting near 5th and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy was killed in a shooting near 5th Street and Burleigh Street Friday night, Dec. 13.The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.FOX6's cameras captured investigators using flashlights to search the ground -- possibly for casings.An investigation was underway to determine what led to this, and police were seeking the shooter.
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old boy was killed in a shooting near 5th Street and Burleigh Street Friday night, Dec. 13.The boy was pronounced dead at the scene.FOX6's cameras captured investigators using flashlights to search the ground -- possibly for casings.An investigation was underway to determine what led to this, and police were seeking the shooter.
Officer among 5 hurt when pursuit of reckless driver ended in crash near Fond du Lac and North
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit ended in a crash near Fond du Lac Avenue and North Avenue Friday night, Dec. 13 -- and five people were hurt, including a Milwaukee police officer, who suffered minor injuries.Police said shortly before 8 p.m., a marked squad attempted to stop a reckless driver near 24th Street and Chambers Street, and the driver fled.The pursuit ended with a crash near Fond du Lac and North -- where four people in the vehicle being pursued suffered minor injuries.The officer and the four others were all taken to the hospital.Police said an investigation was ongoing.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit ended in a crash near Fond du Lac Avenue and North Avenue Friday night, Dec. 13 -- and five people were hurt, including a Milwaukee police officer, who suffered minor injuries.Police said shortly before 8 p.m., a marked squad attempted to stop a reckless driver near 24th Street and Chambers Street, and the driver fled.The pursuit ended with a crash near Fond du Lac and North -- where four people in the vehicle being pursued suffered minor injuries.The officer and the four others were all taken to the hospital.Police said an investigation was ongoing.PHOTO GALLERY
'I know I messed up:' Man charged with attempted murder stabbed wife multiple times, prosecutors say
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was found in a church after prosecutors said he stabbed his wife multiple times in their home near 22nd Street and National Avenue.Ralph Corhn, 58, faces one count of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, domestic abuse assessments for the crime that happened Dec. 10.Police were called out for a nuisance complaint and were flagged down by the victim who was bleeding from her chest and arm, and "begging for help." She said her husband stabbed her, and she was transported to Froedtert Hospital, where she was immediately taken into surgery.Investigators found a blood trail outside and inside the apartment unit, and a knife in the sink.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was found in a church after prosecutors said he stabbed his wife multiple times in their home near 22nd Street and National Avenue.Ralph Corhn, 58, faces one count of attempted first-degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, domestic abuse assessments for the crime that happened Dec. 10.Police were called out for a nuisance complaint and were flagged down by the victim who was bleeding from her chest and arm, and "begging for help." She said her husband stabbed her, and she was transported to Froedtert Hospital, where she was immediately taken into surgery.Investigators found a blood trail outside and inside the apartment unit, and a knife in the sink.
Argument led to stabbing near 24th and Wisconsin, victim found 3 miles away on freeway
MILWAUKEE -- A 33-year-old man was transported to the hospital with serious injuries early Friday morning, Dec. 13 after being stabbed multiple times.
MILWAUKEE -- A 33-year-old man was transported to the hospital with serious injuries early Friday morning, Dec. 13 after being stabbed multiple times.
'I thought he was gone:' Boy thrown from car in crash expected to make full recovery
MILWAUKEE -- As the holidays approach, the community is rallying around a 5-year-old Milwaukee boy who was ejected from a car in a bad crash Wednesday, Dec. 11.That little boy suffered a broken leg, arm and clavicle; a laceration to his liver; and a blood clot in his kidney.
MILWAUKEE -- As the holidays approach, the community is rallying around a 5-year-old Milwaukee boy who was ejected from a car in a bad crash Wednesday, Dec. 11.That little boy suffered a broken leg, arm and clavicle; a laceration to his liver; and a blood clot in his kidney.
Driver crashes into tree near 38th and Center in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that happened early Friday morning, Dec. 13 on the city's north side.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a crash that happened early Friday morning, Dec. 13 on the city's north side.
Police: 31-year-old man died at scene of shooting near 37th and Glendale
MILWAUKEE -- A 31-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting near 37th Street and Glendale Avenue Thursday afternoon, Dec. 12.It happened just after 3:30 p.m.Police said the man was found on scene with gunshot wounds, and first responders attempted life-saving measures, which were unsuccessful.Investigators were looking into what led up to this -- and seeking the shooter.PHOTO GALLERYAnyone with information was asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- A 31-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of a shooting near 37th Street and Glendale Avenue Thursday afternoon, Dec. 12.It happened just after 3:30 p.m.Police said the man was found on scene with gunshot wounds, and first responders attempted life-saving measures, which were unsuccessful.Investigators were looking into what led up to this -- and seeking the shooter.PHOTO GALLERYAnyone with information was asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
'The lowest you can get:' Basilica of St. Josaphat burglarized, police searching for suspect
MILWAUKEE -- The spirit of the holiday season didn't seem to stop a man from breaking into the Basilica of St.
MILWAUKEE -- The spirit of the holiday season didn't seem to stop a man from breaking into the Basilica of St.
Man shot in road rage incident near 11th and Locust, police say
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened during a road rage incident Thursday afternoon.Authorities say a 27-year-old man was struck around 1 p.m on Dec. 12 near 11th and Locust.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened during a road rage incident Thursday afternoon.Authorities say a 27-year-old man was struck around 1 p.m on Dec. 12 near 11th and Locust.
'People's reactions were priceless:' MPD officers played Santa, handing out $100 to unsuspecting citizens
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, Dec. 12 announced they recently partnered with Secret Santa to give away thousands of dollars to unsuspecting citizens throughout Milwaukee.It was an effort to spread some holiday cheer ahead of Christmas.MPD shared several photos of their effort on social media, writing that officers "happily gave out 100 dollar bills, and people's reactions were priceless."Thank you, MPD for brightening people's spirits across Milwaukee this holiday season!
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, Dec. 12 announced they recently partnered with Secret Santa to give away thousands of dollars to unsuspecting citizens throughout Milwaukee.It was an effort to spread some holiday cheer ahead of Christmas.MPD shared several photos of their effort on social media, writing that officers "happily gave out 100 dollar bills, and people's reactions were priceless."Thank you, MPD for brightening people's spirits across Milwaukee this holiday season!
Speeds reached 100 mph: Driver crashes into tree along Lake Drive while fleeing from police
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit ended in a crash near Lake Drive and Hampshire Street in Milwaukee early Thursday morning, Dec. 12.
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit ended in a crash near Lake Drive and Hampshire Street in Milwaukee early Thursday morning, Dec. 12.