Milwaukee police: 1 wounded following shooting near 26th and Ruby

MILWAUKEE -- One man is injured following a shooting near 26th and Ruby Thursday morning, May 30.According to police, the incident happened around 4:27 a.m. A 59-year-old man suffered one gunshot wound, and was transported to a nearby hospital with injuries that were not life threatening.The victim and suspect got into an argument over an incident that occurred earlier in the day.

2 of 6 family members charged in connection with shooting death at gas station sentenced to prison

MILWAUKEE -- The second of six family members charged in connection with the death of Jonathan Blackmon, who was shot and killed at a gas station near 32nd and Lisbon on July 29, 2018 has been sentenced to prison.

Caught on camera: Police seek to ID man wanted in armed robbery near 64th and Florist

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying a man wanted for a strong armed robbery that occurred near 64th and Florist on Thursday morning, May 30.Police said shortly before 9 a.m., the man approached the victim and grabbed her purse as she waited on the bus stop.

Man prosecutors say shot 'his friend' at gas station while 'wigging out' on cocaine pleads guilty

MILWAUKEE -- A man prosecutors said shot and killed his friend at a gas station near 27th and Lisbon on Feb. 1 pleaded guilty Thursday, May 30.Byron Artis, 47, of Milwaukee entered the plea to one count of second degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon -- an amended charge.

ACLU sues Milwaukee police after 2 arrested at memorial for Sylville Smith, fatally shot by officer

MILWAUKEE — The ACLU of Wisconsin is suing Milwaukee police for what attorneys said was the unlawful arrest of two spectators at a memorial site for Sylville Smith, fatally shot by police in 2016.ACLU attorneys said in the lawsuit filed Wednesday, May 29 that Jarrett English and Benetria McGowan stopped at the memorial for Sylville Smith on Aug. 30, 2016 when police began arresting people after ordering them to disperse.

Prosecutors: Man admitted to hitting MCTS driver 'because he is homeless and needed to go to jail'

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing a battery charge, accused of attacking a Milwaukee County Transit System driver who would not allow him to ride for free.Christopher Mathis, 37, faces one count of battery to a public transit operator, etc.

Recognize them? Police need help locating 2 men wanted in shooting near 16th and Hadley

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Wednesday, May 29 asked for help locating two men wanted in connection with a shooting that happened Friday, May 10 near 16th and Hadley that left a 21-year-old man hurt.Police said just before 7 p.m., the victim was sitting in a vehicle in the area when shots were fired, and a bullet entered the vehicle and struck him.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.Police described the wanted men as black and between the ages of 18 and 19.

MPD: Possible drug deal leads to gunfire, 19-year-old woman wounded

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a possible drug deal led to the shooting of a 19-year-old woman near 30th and Burleigh on Tuesday evening, May 28.Officials say the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. The victim suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound and was taken to a hospital.MPD continues to seek a suspect and a motive.

Milwaukee police: 31-year-old woman shot, wounded near 13th and Nash

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that happened near 13th and Nash on the city's north side early Wednesday, May 29.Officials say a 31-year-old woman was shot and wounded just after 1 a.m. She is expected to survive her injuries.Investigators are searching for suspects and a motive in this case.

Person of interest in custody in shooting death of LZ Jolly Jr.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News a person of interest is in custody in connection to the shooting death of LZ Jolly Jr.Jolly was shot and killed Thursday night, May 23, outside of Warren's Lounge near 25th and Hopkins.

MPD: No gun-related homicides for 1st time in 7 years over Memorial Day weekend

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Tuesday, May 28 were proud to announce that over the 2019 Memorial Day weekend, the City of Milwaukee had no gun-related homicides, and six non-fatal shootings.According to Milwaukee police, over the previous 14 years, the city averaged 2.1 homicides and 9.7 non-fatal shootings over the holiday weekend.2019 was the first year Milwaukee has not had a gun-related homicide over the Memorial Day weekend in the past seven years.