GoFundMe page set up for fallen MPD Officer Rittner

MILWAUKEE -- A GoFundMe page has been set up to support the family of fallen Milwaukee Police Department Matthew Rittner.The description on the GoFundMe account reads as follows:

23-year-old man shot near Sherman and Fond du Lac

MILWAUKEE -- A 23-year-old man is in the hospital after being struck near Sherman and Fond du Lac late night Friday, Feb. 8.According to officials, the man said that he was sitting in his car with friends when two suspicious people approached the vehicle.

Milwaukee police work with wellness team to cope, heal after officer's death

MILWAUKEE -- Community members and local support groups are reaching out to the Milwaukee Police Department, and Officer Matthew Rittner's family to help them cope with his death.MPD has a wellness team that is working with its officers.

Donations for Officer Matthew Rittner accepted at all TCF Bank locations

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has announced that donations for Officer Matthew Rittner will be accepted at any TCF Bank branch.Those interested in donating can contact TCF Bank and request the account called "Family of Matthew Rittner."Looking for more ways to help?

The Packing House to honor fallen MPD Officer Rittner with fundraiser on Feb. 22

MILWAUKEE -- The Packing House Restaurant will honor fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner with a fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 22.The restaurant will donate 10 percent of all food sales that day to the Rittner family.In a Facebook post, The Packing House Restaurant staff and management, and Wiken family say are proud to support our communities' law enforcement and first responders—now more than ever, they need our support and thank you's.

District attorney begins review of fatal shooting of Officer Matthew Rittner

MILWAUKEE — Prosecutors are reviewing evidence against a 26-year-old man suspected of fatally shooting a Milwaukee police officer.A spokesman for the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office said Friday that investigators have forwarded the case to the office, which will decide whether to file charges against Jordan Fricke.Fricke was arrested following the shooting that killed 35-year-old Officer Matthew Rittner.

'The loss is difficult:' DPW worker dies after hit-and-run crash near 17th and Vine

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have a subject in custody after a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a city DPW worker near 17th and Vine on Friday morning, Feb. 8.Officials say around 8:15 a.m., 54-year-old Bryan Rodriguez was filling potholes in the neighborhood.

Milwaukee's City Hall showered in blue light to honor fallen Officer Matthew Rittner

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee is lighting City Hall blue on Thursday, Feb. 7 in honor of fallen Milwaukee Police Department Officer Matthew Rittner.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said in a news release:

'Tell them thank you:' Milwaukee Police Association receives outpouring of support, donations

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) has received an outpouring of donations and support for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner's family and fellow officers.