'It's about prevention:' Milwaukee awarded $317K DOJ grant to fund services for victims of gun violence
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Department of Justice awarded a two-year $317,422 grant to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Milwaukee through Project Safe Neighborhoods -- intended to reduce the level of firearm-related violence in Milwaukee through the creation of a Community Victim Witness Program.
MILWAUKEE -- The U.S. Department of Justice awarded a two-year $317,422 grant to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office and the City of Milwaukee through Project Safe Neighborhoods -- intended to reduce the level of firearm-related violence in Milwaukee through the creation of a Community Victim Witness Program.
Police: 2 shot, wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee, 1 in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were hurt in separate shootings Tuesday morning, Oct. 8.According to police, a 23-year-old man was accidentally shot while a man was cleaning his gun.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were hurt in separate shootings Tuesday morning, Oct. 8.According to police, a 23-year-old man was accidentally shot while a man was cleaning his gun.
Steve Nitsch pleads not guilty to charge tied to knife fight at Zebb's Restaurant
MILWAUKEE -- Steve Nitch, the 55-year-old man charged in connection with a violent knife fight that happened inside Zebb’s Restaurant on Milwaukee’s south side, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 8 to first degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon.Nitsch is accused along with his sons, Stephen and Thomas, in the incident at Zebb's.
MILWAUKEE -- Steve Nitch, the 55-year-old man charged in connection with a violent knife fight that happened inside Zebb’s Restaurant on Milwaukee’s south side, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 8 to first degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon.Nitsch is accused along with his sons, Stephen and Thomas, in the incident at Zebb's.
Police ID 33-year-old woman fatally shot near 19th and Arthur in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Tuesday, Oct. 8 identified the 33-year-old woman who was found dead on the ground near 19th and Arthur in Milwaukee around 3 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Tuesday, Oct. 8 identified the 33-year-old woman who was found dead on the ground near 19th and Arthur in Milwaukee around 3 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7.
Police: 18-year-old woman shot, wounded near 57th and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old woman was shot and wounded near 57th and Villard Monday night, Oct. 7.It happened around 9 p.m.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believe to be life-threatening.An investigation was underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and police were seeking the shooter.
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old woman was shot and wounded near 57th and Villard Monday night, Oct. 7.It happened around 9 p.m.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believe to be life-threatening.An investigation was underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting, and police were seeking the shooter.
'Things will get worse:' Police union president speaks on proposed cuts at public hearing on city budget
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Monday, Oct. 7 asked Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales about cuts to his department in the 2020 budget proposal, ahead of the first opportunity for the public to weigh in on the proposal Monday evening."When you reduce, or your response times drop, when your community interaction drops and the businesses aren't able to see law enforcement, they don't feel safe," said Chief Morales. "They shut down."The Milwaukee Common Council chambers at City Hall were packed, with representatives from community organizations explaining to city leaders what changes they'd like to see in the budget -- namely the Milwaukee Police Association.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Monday, Oct. 7 asked Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales about cuts to his department in the 2020 budget proposal, ahead of the first opportunity for the public to weigh in on the proposal Monday evening."When you reduce, or your response times drop, when your community interaction drops and the businesses aren't able to see law enforcement, they don't feel safe," said Chief Morales. "They shut down."The Milwaukee Common Council chambers at City Hall were packed, with representatives from community organizations explaining to city leaders what changes they'd like to see in the budget -- namely the Milwaukee Police Association.
MPD: 1 in custody, 3 sought after pursuit on city's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested one person and were searching for three more after an incident on the city's south side on Monday afternoon, Oct. 7.Police said officers observed vehicle being driven erratically and said the driver attempted to hit a marked squad car near S.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested one person and were searching for three more after an incident on the city's south side on Monday afternoon, Oct. 7.Police said officers observed vehicle being driven erratically and said the driver attempted to hit a marked squad car near S.
'Scary to see:' 3 women shot, 2 killed in less than 24 hours in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Three women were shot in less than 24 hours in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Three women were shot in less than 24 hours in Milwaukee.
Police: 27-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash on Lincoln Memorial Drive
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle on Lincoln Memorial Drive near Lagoon Drive Sunday evening, Oct. 6 around 5:30 p.m.Police said the man was driving a motorcycle when he lost control, striking a pole.
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle on Lincoln Memorial Drive near Lagoon Drive Sunday evening, Oct. 6 around 5:30 p.m.Police said the man was driving a motorcycle when he lost control, striking a pole.
Police: 26-year-old Milwaukee man stabbed during physical altercation over debt
MILWAUKEE -- A man was hurt in a stabbing that happened Saturday, Oct. 5 near 83rd and Custer around 6:30 p.m.Police said the victim, a 26-year-old man, got into a physical altercation over a debt.
MILWAUKEE -- A man was hurt in a stabbing that happened Saturday, Oct. 5 near 83rd and Custer around 6:30 p.m.Police said the victim, a 26-year-old man, got into a physical altercation over a debt.
43-year-old woman hit by stray bullet while inside home near 18th and Stark
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was hurt in a shooting that happened Sunday night, Oct. 6 near 18th and Stark around 8:35 p.m.According to police, several shots were fired outside the victim's residence, striking the 43-year-old woman, was not the intended target.
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was hurt in a shooting that happened Sunday night, Oct. 6 near 18th and Stark around 8:35 p.m.According to police, several shots were fired outside the victim's residence, striking the 43-year-old woman, was not the intended target.
2 charged after police seize $935K in cash, marijuana, vape cartridges from Milwaukee home
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Saturday, Oct. 5 against a Milwaukee man and woman for allegedly operating a drug trafficking place out of their residence on the city's south side.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Saturday, Oct. 5 against a Milwaukee man and woman for allegedly operating a drug trafficking place out of their residence on the city's south side.
'Does God deal in coincidences?' Religious items miraculously salvaged from Trinity church fire
MILWAUKEE -- May 15, 2018 is a day many will never forget.
MILWAUKEE -- May 15, 2018 is a day many will never forget.
'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.