MPD investigates attempted robbery, shots fired near 36th and Scott on city's south side

MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating an attempted robbery that happened near 36th and Scott on Milwaukee's south side on Thursday morning, Aug. 29.Officers were called to the scene shortly after 11 a.m. The victim told the officers he met up with the suspect to sell a video game.

Milwaukee police: 1 person hurt after 2-vehicle wreck near 12th and Highland

MILWAUKEE -- One person was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries after a two-vehicle wreck near 12th and Highland in downtown Milwaukee.Officials say the collision happened shortly before 7:30 a.m.

Several hurt in 4-vehicle crash near 24th and Burleigh; police say striking driver fled scene

MILWAUKEE -- Several people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash near 24th and Burleigh on Wednesday, Aug. 28.Shortly after 11:30 a.m., Milwaukee police say a driver struck one vehicle and fled the scene on foot.

Police seek public's help to identify man wanted for armed robbery on Milwaukee's north side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying a man who robbed a business near North Richards Street and Albert Place.The robbery happened on July 27 around 12:15 p.m.Police said the man walked in and displayed a handgun and demanded money.

'Should be no code of silence:' $25K reward issued after young woman killed in drive-by near Moody Park

MILWAUKEE -- Attorney Michael Hupy with Hupy and Abraham on Tuesday, Aug. 27 announced a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the fatal shooting of Quanita "Tay" Jackson, 20, Sunday, Aug. 25 near Moody Park.

Jamel Barnes, charged after officer-involved shooting, wants to represent himself in trial

MILWAUKEE -- Jamel Barnes, a man charged in the wake of an officer-involved shooting near 21st and Townsend in Milwaukee, wants to represent himself in court.Barnes was told by a public defender that he qualifies for public representation in the case, but on Tuesday, Aug. 27, he told that public defender that he instead wants to represent himself.

Prosecutors: Men involved in 2 home invasions, high-speed chase, violent crash, in just over an hour

MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Friday, Aug. 23 against two Milwaukee men accused in two home invasion burglaries, a high-speed pursuit, and a violent crash with an innocent driver during which the suspect vehicle went airborne.

Keep MKE's Streets Safe initiative: MPD highlights woman with robbery convictions who led 7-minute chase

MILWAUKEE -- Monday, Aug. 26 marked the start of the second week of the Milwaukee Police Department's "Keep MKE's Streets Safe" initiative in which police highlight an individual who has been arrested, charged, convicted, and sentenced for felony reckless driving and/or fleeing.MPD chose to highlight Shanice Collins, sentenced in May to 11 years in prison and 6 years' extended supervision for multiple counts of armed robbery, one count of attempted armed robbery, and one count of fleeing from police.In 2018, police said Collins was wanted in connection with multiple armed robberies.

19-year-old man shot during home invasion near 99th and Appleton

MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old man was injured in a shooting near 99th and Appleton early Monday, Aug. 26.According to police, the victim was shot during a home invasion shortly before 1 a.m. He was taken to a hospital for treatment for his injuries.Police were seeking the shooter.The circumstances surrounding this incident were under investigation.

Police: 2 men shot near 26th and Mitchell during armed robbery attempt

MILWAUKEE -- Two men were hurt in a shooting near 26th and Mitchell early Monday, Aug. 26.It happened around 2 a.m.Police said the victims, ages 41 and 22, were shot during an attempted armed robbery.The victims were taken to a hospital for treatment of their injuries.Police were seeking the shooter.

Police: 49-year-old man dies after crashing into tree near 60th and Fiebrantz

MILWAUKEE -- A 49-year-old man died after crashing into a tree near 60th and Fiebrantz late on Sunday, Aug. 25.Milwaukee police said the single-vehicle crash happened around 10:40 p.m.The victim was taken to a hospital -- and later died from his injuries.The cause of the crash was under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY