Prosecutors: Woman arrested for OWI had 6 children under 12 in her vehicle when she crashed
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Wednesday, Aug. 7 against a Milwaukee woman accused of driving under the influence with six children under the age of 12 in her vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Wednesday, Aug. 7 against a Milwaukee woman accused of driving under the influence with six children under the age of 12 in her vehicle.
Police: 3 shot, wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee, 1 in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Wednesday night, Aug. 7.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Wednesday night, Aug. 7.
'That man was a father:' Family wants answers after fatal shooting near 13th and Atkinson
MILWAUKEE -- Family members gathered at 13th and Atkinson Wednesday, Aug. 7 to remember Kenneth Wayne Martin, 56, shot and killed on Sunday morning, Aug. 4.As police continued to work to figure out who killed Martin and why, his family said they don't understand why his life was taken."It's been a lot of hurt," said Oretha Brown. "He was always the one looking for peace."
MILWAUKEE -- Family members gathered at 13th and Atkinson Wednesday, Aug. 7 to remember Kenneth Wayne Martin, 56, shot and killed on Sunday morning, Aug. 4.As police continued to work to figure out who killed Martin and why, his family said they don't understand why his life was taken."It's been a lot of hurt," said Oretha Brown. "He was always the one looking for peace."
Police: 2 shot, wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee, no arrests made
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened late Tuesday night, Aug. 6 and early Wednesday morning, Aug. 7.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened late Tuesday night, Aug. 6 and early Wednesday morning, Aug. 7.
Man dies at hospital days after being hit by vehicle near 12th and Concordia
MILWAUKEE -- A 60-year-old man died days after being struck by a vehicle near 12th and Concordia in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A 60-year-old man died days after being struck by a vehicle near 12th and Concordia in Milwaukee.
'Possibly an OWI:' 1 in custody following police pursuit, crash in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody following a pursuit and crash early Wednesday morning, Aug. 7 in Milwaukee.It began around 3:50 a.m. after officers attempted to stop a vehicle for driving reckless near Fond du Lac Avenue and McKinley Avenue.Police say the driver refused to stop and a pursuit was initiated.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody following a pursuit and crash early Wednesday morning, Aug. 7 in Milwaukee.It began around 3:50 a.m. after officers attempted to stop a vehicle for driving reckless near Fond du Lac Avenue and McKinley Avenue.Police say the driver refused to stop and a pursuit was initiated.
Man accused in road rage shooting that injured 5-year-old girl pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- A suspect accused of a road rage shooting that injured a child will be heading to trial.Surveillance video captured the shooting that happened on July 25.
MILWAUKEE -- A suspect accused of a road rage shooting that injured a child will be heading to trial.Surveillance video captured the shooting that happened on July 25.
2nd twin charged in 2 deaths after officials said they went to ‘rob a dealer’ pleads guilty
MILWAUKEE -- The second of two twin brothers charged in connection with two deaths in a case from 2016 -- a shooting and a stabbing, pleaded guilty to amended charges on Wednesday, July 31.Abdul Sears, 28, entered the plea two one count of second degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime, and one count of homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon/explosive, as party to a crime.His twin brother, Ahmad Sears, pleaded guilty to the same charges in February, and in March, he was sentenced to serve 17 years in prison and 15 years' extended supervision, with credit for 227 days' time served.Bennie Bennett would have turned 28 in January.
MILWAUKEE -- The second of two twin brothers charged in connection with two deaths in a case from 2016 -- a shooting and a stabbing, pleaded guilty to amended charges on Wednesday, July 31.Abdul Sears, 28, entered the plea two one count of second degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime, and one count of homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon/explosive, as party to a crime.His twin brother, Ahmad Sears, pleaded guilty to the same charges in February, and in March, he was sentenced to serve 17 years in prison and 15 years' extended supervision, with credit for 227 days' time served.Bennie Bennett would have turned 28 in January.
Jury convicts man who indicated he 'did not mean' to shoot and kill a man near 15th and Clarke
MILWAUKEE -- A man prosecutors said told investigators he "did not mean" to shot and kill another man in a home near 15th and Clarke in August 2018, but "the gun went off" when he "tried to scare" the victim was convicted by a jury Tuesday, Aug. 6.Daniel Williams, 31, was convicted on two counts:
MILWAUKEE -- A man prosecutors said told investigators he "did not mean" to shot and kill another man in a home near 15th and Clarke in August 2018, but "the gun went off" when he "tried to scare" the victim was convicted by a jury Tuesday, Aug. 6.Daniel Williams, 31, was convicted on two counts:
Police: Child struck by vehicle near 31st and Grant; driver stayed on scene
MILWAUKEE -- A child was struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 6 near 31st and Grant.Police said the child became excited when they saw a relative, and they ran into the street.The child was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The striking driver stayed on scene, police said.An investigation was ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- A child was struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 6 near 31st and Grant.Police said the child became excited when they saw a relative, and they ran into the street.The child was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The striking driver stayed on scene, police said.An investigation was ongoing.
Police: 22-year-old man shot, wounded near 18th and Teutonia in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called out to a shooting that happened Monday, Aug. 5 near 18th Street and Teutonia Avenue around 4:15 p.m.According to police, when officers arrived on scene, they found a 22-year-old man with a gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called out to a shooting that happened Monday, Aug. 5 near 18th Street and Teutonia Avenue around 4:15 p.m.According to police, when officers arrived on scene, they found a 22-year-old man with a gunshot wound.
'We all need to slow down:' Surveillance cameras captured drivers slamming into home
MILWAUKEE -- Surveillance cameras were rolling when two vehicles slammed into a home near 35th and Locust early Monday, Aug. 5.Police said it happened around 4 a.m. -- and there were actually two vehicles that hit the house.
MILWAUKEE -- Surveillance cameras were rolling when two vehicles slammed into a home near 35th and Locust early Monday, Aug. 5.Police said it happened around 4 a.m. -- and there were actually two vehicles that hit the house.
Police: Man shot, wounded near 18th and Teutonia
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 22, was shot and wounded near 18th Street and Teutonia Avenue on Monday afternoon, Aug. 5.It happened around 4:15 p.m.Police said the man was shot while outside in the area.
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 22, was shot and wounded near 18th Street and Teutonia Avenue on Monday afternoon, Aug. 5.It happened around 4:15 p.m.Police said the man was shot while outside in the area.
Prosecutors: Driver who killed Lequon McCoy 'was tired of walking, wanted to impress females'
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Monday, Aug. 5 against a Milwaukee man accused of causing a crash that killed Lequon McCoy near 12th and Locust early Thursday, Aug. 1.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Monday, Aug. 5 against a Milwaukee man accused of causing a crash that killed Lequon McCoy near 12th and Locust early Thursday, Aug. 1.
Man seriously hurt in shooting near 49th and Hampton; arrest made
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 24, was seriously hurt in a shooting near 49th and Hampton late Monday morning, Aug. 5.It happened just before noon.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.Police said the circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation.One person was arrested.
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 24, was seriously hurt in a shooting near 49th and Hampton late Monday morning, Aug. 5.It happened just before noon.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.Police said the circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation.One person was arrested.
Man treated for serious injuries after shooting near 27th and Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- A 34-year-old man is being treated for serious injuries following a shooting near 27th and Wisconsin early Monday, August 5.According to police, the shooting happened around 6 a.m. The victim, a 34-year-old man, is from Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A 34-year-old man is being treated for serious injuries following a shooting near 27th and Wisconsin early Monday, August 5.According to police, the shooting happened around 6 a.m. The victim, a 34-year-old man, is from Milwaukee.
'It's been a struggle:' Man learns child charged after carjacking at gunpoint in Brewers Hill
MILWAUKEE -- An arrest was made in connection with a violent carjacking in Milwaukee's Brewers Hill neighborhood, and a child is facing charges including armed robbery."It's just basically been a struggle," said Ryan Bednarek.
MILWAUKEE -- An arrest was made in connection with a violent carjacking in Milwaukee's Brewers Hill neighborhood, and a child is facing charges including armed robbery."It's just basically been a struggle," said Ryan Bednarek.
Body recovered from water on Seeboth Street in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A body was removed from the water on Seeboth Street, near the confluence of the Milwaukee, KK, and Menomonee Rivers on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 3, according to officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department.The body was turned over to Milwaukee police for an investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- A body was removed from the water on Seeboth Street, near the confluence of the Milwaukee, KK, and Menomonee Rivers on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 3, according to officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department.The body was turned over to Milwaukee police for an investigation.