MPD: Man shot, killed while sitting in vehicle near 25th and Pierce

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Wednesday morning, May 8 near 25th and Pierce -- in the Mitchell Park neighborhood.According to police, the victim -- identified as a male, black, in his 30s -- was seated in a parked vehicle when he was shot.

Widow of Officer Matthew Rittner learned she was pregnant days after his death

MILWAUKEE -- Caroline Rittner, the widow of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner, has revealed she is pregnant.According to Captain Derrick Harris, the commander of MPD's Specialized Patrol Division, Caroline Rittner learned she was going to have a baby just three days after her husband's funeral.

Police: CCW permit holder suffered self-inflicted gunshot wound during altercation near 47th and Auer

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police, in an update Monday night, May 6 said a self-inflicted gunshot wound caused the death of a 46-year-old man in a shooting incident near 47th and Auer on Sunday evening, May 5.Police said the deceased was a valid CCW permit holder, who was in the area, armed with a semi-automatic firearm that was holstered.

Life in prison for John Gillum, convicted in beating, stabbing death of Morgan Huennekens

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man on April 29 was sentenced to life in prison, convicted in the brutal murder of Morgan Huennekens, 19, in March 2018 near 22nd and Townsend.John Gillum on March 21 pleaded guilty to one count of first degree intentional homicide.He will become eligible for parole on Sept. 1, 2056.

Medical examiner IDs woman found ‘burned beyond recognition’ in garage

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office on Monday morning, May 6 identified the woman found “burned beyond recognition” as a 25-year-old Natalya Nicholson from Milwaukee.The woman’s body was found in a garage near 15th and Burleigh on Wednesday, May 1.

Police seek help locating suspect in fatal shooting near 27th and Hayes

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Sunday, May 5 asked for help locating Victor Cintron Jr., 23, wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that happened Friday afternoon, May 3 near 27th and Hayes.Police described Cintron Jr.

Woman being treated for injuries following shooting incident near 22nd and Sunbury

MILWAUKEE -- A 39-year-old woman is being treated for an injury following a shooting incident near 22nd and Sunbury early Sunday, May 5.According to police, a known suspect with a gun confronted another man around 1:15 a.m. The two began to struggle for the gun when it discharged, but the bullet did not strike anyone.

Milwaukee police: 22-year-old man shot dead near 27th and Hayes

MILWAUKEE -- A 22-year-old man is dead following a fatal shooting that happened on Milwaukee's south side Friday, May 3.Officials were called to the scene near South 27th and Hayes a little before 3 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYTwo other people were injured in connection to the incident.

17 years later, no signs of Alexis Patterson who disappeared on her way to school in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- The FBI reminded the public that 17 years ago on Friday, May 3, 7-year-old Alexis Patterson disappeared on her way to school near 49th and Garfield.Alexis would be 24 years old now.

MPD seeks help to ID 3 suspects wanted for shooting near 30th and Brown

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects wanted for a shooting that happened near 30th and Brown on Thursday, May 2.