ICE raid caught on camera, Latino group calls out MPD for assisting agents
MILWAUKEE -- After U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid was caught on camera on Milwaukee's south side Monday, Sept. 23, a Milwaukee Latino group called out the Milwaukee Police Department for assisting agents in the operation.The video showed kids crying out for their father.
MILWAUKEE -- After U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid was caught on camera on Milwaukee's south side Monday, Sept. 23, a Milwaukee Latino group called out the Milwaukee Police Department for assisting agents in the operation.The video showed kids crying out for their father.
'Don't move or I'll pop you:' 20+ casings recovered at scene of fatal shooting during barbecue
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed and an arrest warrant was issued Sept. 18 after a Milwaukee tattoo artist was fatally shot during a family barbecue on Sept. 7 near 28th and Wright.Dominique Chambers, 24, of Milwaukee faces one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety, as party to a crime, use of a dangerous weapon.According to a criminal complaint, when police responded to the area near 28th and Wright, they found Demetrius Holmes laying on a front porch, with four gunshot wounds.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed and an arrest warrant was issued Sept. 18 after a Milwaukee tattoo artist was fatally shot during a family barbecue on Sept. 7 near 28th and Wright.Dominique Chambers, 24, of Milwaukee faces one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety, as party to a crime, use of a dangerous weapon.According to a criminal complaint, when police responded to the area near 28th and Wright, they found Demetrius Holmes laying on a front porch, with four gunshot wounds.
'I want him to stay:' Mayor Barrett, Chief Morales deny reports police chief is in danger of being fired
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, Sept. 23 refuted rumors he wants to replace Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, Sept. 23 refuted rumors he wants to replace Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.
Police: Man, woman wounded in separate Milwaukee shootings less than 2 hours apart
MILWAUKEE -- A man and woman were hurt in separate shootings that happened within about two hours of each other Monday evening, Sept. 23.The first happened shortly before 6 p.m. near 37th Street and Wright Street.Police said a 37-year-old woman was taken to the hospital from the scene for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.No arrests were made, police said Monday night.The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained under investigation.Around 7:45 p.m., police were called out to the area near 20th Street and National Avenue.Police said a 37-year-old woman was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation was ongoing into what led up to this shooting.
MILWAUKEE -- A man and woman were hurt in separate shootings that happened within about two hours of each other Monday evening, Sept. 23.The first happened shortly before 6 p.m. near 37th Street and Wright Street.Police said a 37-year-old woman was taken to the hospital from the scene for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.No arrests were made, police said Monday night.The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained under investigation.Around 7:45 p.m., police were called out to the area near 20th Street and National Avenue.Police said a 37-year-old woman was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation was ongoing into what led up to this shooting.
'Our goal is $100K:' MPD looks to add 5 fallen officers to memorial wall at Safety Academy
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Historical Society is seeking $100,000 to build a new memorial wall inside the Milwaukee Safety Academy on Teutonia Avenue near Mill Road, as, "sadly, the list of fallen officers in the department has outgrown the available space on the existing memorial at the Milwaukee Safety Academy," fabricated in 1983, and renovated in 1989.Officials with the Milwaukee Police Department's District 6 worked to come up with clever ways to drum up support and funds for the project."We have an autographed basketball from Steve Novak," said Sgt.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Historical Society is seeking $100,000 to build a new memorial wall inside the Milwaukee Safety Academy on Teutonia Avenue near Mill Road, as, "sadly, the list of fallen officers in the department has outgrown the available space on the existing memorial at the Milwaukee Safety Academy," fabricated in 1983, and renovated in 1989.Officials with the Milwaukee Police Department's District 6 worked to come up with clever ways to drum up support and funds for the project."We have an autographed basketball from Steve Novak," said Sgt.
Caught on camera: Police need your help to identify men wanted for Wine & Liquor burglary
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, Sept. 23 asked for help identifying and locating two men wanted for a burglary that occurred at Wine & Liquor -- located near Howell and Waterford -- around 5 a.m. on Sept. 18.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, Sept. 23 asked for help identifying and locating two men wanted for a burglary that occurred at Wine & Liquor -- located near Howell and Waterford -- around 5 a.m. on Sept. 18.
'It's unbelievable:' Young Milwaukee mother fatally shot near 55th and Keefe; 1 in custody
MILWAUKEE --A 29-year-old Milwaukee mother was shot and killed near 55th and Keefe early Sunday, Sept. 22.
MILWAUKEE --A 29-year-old Milwaukee mother was shot and killed near 55th and Keefe early Sunday, Sept. 22.
Police: Man stabbed at Zebb's Family Restaurant; 6 assailants involved
MILWAUKEE -- A man was being treated for his injuries he was stabbed at Zebb's Family Restaurant near 27th Street and Morgan Avenue on Milwaukee's south side.Police said it happened just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Sept. 22.According to police, the assailants approached the victim in the restaurant, and a fight ensued between both groups.During the fight, a large hunting knife was displayed, and the victim was cut, causing injury.The man's injuries were not life-threatening, and he was transported to a hospital for stitches.Police said late Sunday morning they were close to identifying one of the six assailants.An investigation was ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- A man was being treated for his injuries he was stabbed at Zebb's Family Restaurant near 27th Street and Morgan Avenue on Milwaukee's south side.Police said it happened just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Sept. 22.According to police, the assailants approached the victim in the restaurant, and a fight ensued between both groups.During the fight, a large hunting knife was displayed, and the victim was cut, causing injury.The man's injuries were not life-threatening, and he was transported to a hospital for stitches.Police said late Sunday morning they were close to identifying one of the six assailants.An investigation was ongoing.
Man convicted in 2008 Milwaukee homicide gets life in prison for murder of cellmate
COLUMBIA COUNTY -- A man convicted in a 2008 homicide was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after he was found guilty of killing his cellmate.Dexter Ewing, 46, was convicted by a jury on one count of first degree intentional homicide, persistent repeater -- filed in March 2015.Prosecutors said Ewing killed his cellmate, Jerome Scott, 40, at the Columbia County Correctional Institution in Portage in February 2015.According to prosecutors, an autopsy determined Scott's cause of death was ligature strangulation.Detectives met with Ewing, who told them he and Scott had been cellmates for about two weeks.
COLUMBIA COUNTY -- A man convicted in a 2008 homicide was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after he was found guilty of killing his cellmate.Dexter Ewing, 46, was convicted by a jury on one count of first degree intentional homicide, persistent repeater -- filed in March 2015.Prosecutors said Ewing killed his cellmate, Jerome Scott, 40, at the Columbia County Correctional Institution in Portage in February 2015.According to prosecutors, an autopsy determined Scott's cause of death was ligature strangulation.Detectives met with Ewing, who told them he and Scott had been cellmates for about two weeks.
30-year-old man dead after falling into Milwaukee River; no foul play suspected
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police confirmed a dive response Saturday night, Sept. 21 in the Milwaukee River.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police confirmed a dive response Saturday night, Sept. 21 in the Milwaukee River.
Man treated for injuries after shooting near Buffum and Center
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man is being treated for his injuries following a shooting near Buffum and Center late Friday, Sept. 20.Police say the victim suffered a serious gunshot wound and was brought to a nearby hospital by a friend.The circumstances behind the shooting remained under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man is being treated for his injuries following a shooting near Buffum and Center late Friday, Sept. 20.Police say the victim suffered a serious gunshot wound and was brought to a nearby hospital by a friend.The circumstances behind the shooting remained under investigation.
1 man, 1 woman injured following shooting near 28th and Melvina
MILWAUKEE -- A 25-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman are injured following a shooting near 28th and Melvina Friday night, Sept. 20.The man suffered a serious gunshot wound, and the woman suffered a graze wound.Police say the two separate victims were taken to nearby hospitals for their injuries.The shooting remained under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- A 25-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman are injured following a shooting near 28th and Melvina Friday night, Sept. 20.The man suffered a serious gunshot wound, and the woman suffered a graze wound.Police say the two separate victims were taken to nearby hospitals for their injuries.The shooting remained under investigation.
15-year-old boy shot while playing outside near 91st and Appleton
MILWAUKEE -- A 15-year-old boy is in the hospital following a shooting near 91st and Appleton Friday night, Sept. 20.According to police, the victim was playing in the area when an argument ensued between some men and shots were fired.The boy sustained a graze wound that was not life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE -- A 15-year-old boy is in the hospital following a shooting near 91st and Appleton Friday night, Sept. 20.According to police, the victim was playing in the area when an argument ensued between some men and shots were fired.The boy sustained a graze wound that was not life-threatening.
6-year-old girl wounded following accidental gun discharge inside home near 31st and St. Paul
MILWAUKEE -- A 6-year-old girl was wounded following an accidental discharge of a gun inside a home near 31st and St.
MILWAUKEE -- A 6-year-old girl was wounded following an accidental discharge of a gun inside a home near 31st and St.
Beloved officer remembered for service to community, widow thankful for support
MILWAUKEE -- A beloved Milwaukee police officer will be remembered for his 18 years of service to the community.
MILWAUKEE -- A beloved Milwaukee police officer will be remembered for his 18 years of service to the community.
Milwaukee police: 20-year-old man shot, wounded near 17th and Juneau
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man was shot and wounded near 17th and Juneau Avenue on Friday afternoon, Sept. 20.The gunfire broke out around 3 p.m. Officials say the victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.A male suspect has been taken into custody.The circumstances surrounding this shooting are still under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man was shot and wounded near 17th and Juneau Avenue on Friday afternoon, Sept. 20.The gunfire broke out around 3 p.m. Officials say the victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.A male suspect has been taken into custody.The circumstances surrounding this shooting are still under investigation.
Memorial fund, funeral arrangements released for MPD Officer Mark Lentz
MILWAUKEE -- Funeral arrangements for Officer Mark Lentz were released on Friday, Sept. 20 by the Milwaukee Police Department.Officer Lentz died on Wednesday morning, Sept. 18 from health issues.
MILWAUKEE -- Funeral arrangements for Officer Mark Lentz were released on Friday, Sept. 20 by the Milwaukee Police Department.Officer Lentz died on Wednesday morning, Sept. 18 from health issues.