'Quanita was the driving force:' Cleanup event held at Moody Park after murder of young volunteer
MILWAUKEE -- A community cleanup event was held Sunday, Oct. 6 in honor of a young woman who was murdered in August.Volunteers came together at Moody Park near 25th and Auer to help with the effort and remember 20-year-old Quanita "Tay" Jackson.Police said Jackson was the unintended target of a drive-by shooting on Aug. 25 at Moody Park.
MILWAUKEE -- A community cleanup event was held Sunday, Oct. 6 in honor of a young woman who was murdered in August.Volunteers came together at Moody Park near 25th and Auer to help with the effort and remember 20-year-old Quanita "Tay" Jackson.Police said Jackson was the unintended target of a drive-by shooting on Aug. 25 at Moody Park.
Pursuit by Wauwatosa police ended in crash near 49th and Washington in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A pursuit ended in a crash early Sunday, Oct. 6 in Milwaukee.It happened around midnight near 49th Street and Washington Boulevard.FOX6 News learned Wauwatosa police were chasing the suspect vehicle.No injuries were reported.Police didn't immediately say whether any arrests were made.
MILWAUKEE -- A pursuit ended in a crash early Sunday, Oct. 6 in Milwaukee.It happened around midnight near 49th Street and Washington Boulevard.FOX6 News learned Wauwatosa police were chasing the suspect vehicle.No injuries were reported.Police didn't immediately say whether any arrests were made.
Police: 26-year-old man shot, wounded near Buffum and North
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was hurt in a shooting near Buffum and North Sunday, Oct. 6.Police said the victim suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.He was taken to the hospital.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation, and police were seeking the shooter.
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was hurt in a shooting near Buffum and North Sunday, Oct. 6.Police said the victim suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.He was taken to the hospital.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation, and police were seeking the shooter.
Fallen officer's widow dedicates memorial in 'a space where Mike and I spent many days'
MILWAUKEE -- The widow of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Michalski spoke publicly Saturday, Oct. 5 for the first time since his death in the line of duty in July 2018 -- thanking the community for their outpouring of love at a ceremony to unveil a memorial in his name.A memorial bench in Officer Michalski's honor was unveiled Saturday at Manitoba Park near 50th Street and Manitoba Street."It's a beautiful place to live and to be, and I thank them all," said Susan Michalski. "It's just been a neighborhood, and a park, and a community that we have really appreciated.
MILWAUKEE -- The widow of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Michalski spoke publicly Saturday, Oct. 5 for the first time since his death in the line of duty in July 2018 -- thanking the community for their outpouring of love at a ceremony to unveil a memorial in his name.A memorial bench in Officer Michalski's honor was unveiled Saturday at Manitoba Park near 50th Street and Manitoba Street."It's a beautiful place to live and to be, and I thank them all," said Susan Michalski. "It's just been a neighborhood, and a park, and a community that we have really appreciated.
Police: 26-year-old man shot, wounded near Teutonia and Clarke
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was shot and wounded Friday night, Oct. 4 near Teutonia Avenue and Clarke Street.It happened just before midnight.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening and noted he was not being cooperative with investigators.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation, and police were seeking the shooter.
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was shot and wounded Friday night, Oct. 4 near Teutonia Avenue and Clarke Street.It happened just before midnight.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening and noted he was not being cooperative with investigators.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation, and police were seeking the shooter.
Police: Driver arrested after 2 men suffered life-threatening injuries in crash at 51st and Fairmount
MILWAUKEE -- A man was arrested after two men suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash near 51st Street and Fairmount Avenue early Saturday, Oct. 5.Police said around 1:30 a.m., the 29-year-old man who was arrested disregarded a stop sign while headed south on 51st Street.
MILWAUKEE -- A man was arrested after two men suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash near 51st Street and Fairmount Avenue early Saturday, Oct. 5.Police said around 1:30 a.m., the 29-year-old man who was arrested disregarded a stop sign while headed south on 51st Street.
US Marshals search for Aaron Baker, an inmate 'released in error'
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is investigating how an inmate was released in error a few weeks ago.
MILWAUKEE -- The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is investigating how an inmate was released in error a few weeks ago.
'Too close to home:' 3 shot, wounded while sitting in car near 38th and Cherry in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are searching for a gunman after a car was shot up near 38th and Cherry late Thursday, Oct. 2.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are searching for a gunman after a car was shot up near 38th and Cherry late Thursday, Oct. 2.
MPD Chief Morales will appeal to public, Fire and Police Commission to keep his job
MILWAUKEE -- Police Chief Alfonso Morales has support to stay on as Milwaukee's top cop -- but before he's given a formal offer, FOX6 News learned Morales would have to appeal to the public to keep his job.There was job security Friday night, Oct. 5 for Chief Morales -- with a catch.
MILWAUKEE -- Police Chief Alfonso Morales has support to stay on as Milwaukee's top cop -- but before he's given a formal offer, FOX6 News learned Morales would have to appeal to the public to keep his job.There was job security Friday night, Oct. 5 for Chief Morales -- with a catch.
Protesters from Voces de la Frontera let their voices be heard outside FPC meeting
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC) meeting on Thursday evening, Oct. 3 was met by protesters from Voces de la Frontera.The group is taking aim at the Milwaukee Police Department's standard operating procedures in regards to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Voces wants the FPC to call a special meeting and consider recommendations related to MPD's police for assisting ICE.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission (FPC) meeting on Thursday evening, Oct. 3 was met by protesters from Voces de la Frontera.The group is taking aim at the Milwaukee Police Department's standard operating procedures in regards to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Voces wants the FPC to call a special meeting and consider recommendations related to MPD's police for assisting ICE.
Milwaukee awarded $317K Project Safe Neighborhoods grant to combat firearm violence
MILWAUKEE -- U.S. Attorney Matthew Krueger of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced on Thursday, Oct. 3 that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a two-year $317,422 grant to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Milwaukee through Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).The grant is intended to reduce the level of firearm-related violence in Milwaukee through the creation of a Community Victim Witness Program.
MILWAUKEE -- U.S. Attorney Matthew Krueger of the Eastern District of Wisconsin announced on Thursday, Oct. 3 that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded a two-year $317,422 grant to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Milwaukee through Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).The grant is intended to reduce the level of firearm-related violence in Milwaukee through the creation of a Community Victim Witness Program.
Police: Driver crashes into tree near Appleton and Nash in Milwaukee, vehicle catches fire
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a vehicle caught on fire after a crash early Thursday morning, Oct. 3.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a vehicle caught on fire after a crash early Thursday morning, Oct. 3.
Police: Man shows up at hospital with gunshot wound; was self-inflicted
MILWAUKEE -- — Milwaukee police are investigating after a man, 31, walked into Aurora Sinai Medical Center near 12th and State late Wednesday night, Oct. 2 with a gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE -- — Milwaukee police are investigating after a man, 31, walked into Aurora Sinai Medical Center near 12th and State late Wednesday night, Oct. 2 with a gunshot wound.
Ahead of sentencing, defense requests parole at 60 for Jordan Fricke after Officer Rittner's death
MILWAUKEE -- Families on both sides Wednesday, Oct. 2 prepared for an emotional sentencing hearing scheduled for Oct. 3 for Jordan Fricke, who shot and killed Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner near 12th and Manitoba in February.
MILWAUKEE -- Families on both sides Wednesday, Oct. 2 prepared for an emotional sentencing hearing scheduled for Oct. 3 for Jordan Fricke, who shot and killed Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner near 12th and Manitoba in February.
Prosecutors: Man admitted to burning 2-year-old with lighter because he was 'mad' at boy's mom
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Monday, Sept. 30 against Lamont Powell, 30, of Milwaukee, after prosecutors say he admitted burning a 2-year-old boy with a lighter because he was "mad" at the boy's mother.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Monday, Sept. 30 against Lamont Powell, 30, of Milwaukee, after prosecutors say he admitted burning a 2-year-old boy with a lighter because he was "mad" at the boy's mother.
Police: 2 men shot, killed while sitting in vehicle; may be drug-related
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle near 70th and Fiebrantz Tuesday night, Oct. 1.Police said a 27-year-old man and a 44-year-old man died in the shooting that was possibly drug-related."I didn't hear anything," said a neighbor. "Next thing I know, I look to the walls, I see flashing red lights.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were shot and killed while sitting in a vehicle near 70th and Fiebrantz Tuesday night, Oct. 1.Police said a 27-year-old man and a 44-year-old man died in the shooting that was possibly drug-related."I didn't hear anything," said a neighbor. "Next thing I know, I look to the walls, I see flashing red lights.
Prosecutors: Men who confessed to 3 armed robberies arrested within 30 minutes of 1st crime
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Tuesday, Oct. 1 against two young men from Milwaukee accused in connection with a robbery spree.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Tuesday, Oct. 1 against two young men from Milwaukee accused in connection with a robbery spree.