'The bravest people:' Admirals salute officers, firefighters in Battle of the Badges photo shoot
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Admirals dressed in police and firefighter gear Thursday, Feb. 7 to promote the annual "Battle of the Badges" charity game.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Admirals dressed in police and firefighter gear Thursday, Feb. 7 to promote the annual "Battle of the Badges" charity game.
Prosecutors: Man shot 'his friend' at gas station near 27th and Lisbon; feared robbery
MILWAUKEE -- A 48-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting caught on camera at a gas station near 27th and Lisbon on Friday, Feb. 1.Byron Artis faces one count of first degree reckless homicide.According to a criminal complaint, police were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m., where they discovered the body of Ruquinn McCullar laying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the chin.
MILWAUKEE -- A 48-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting caught on camera at a gas station near 27th and Lisbon on Friday, Feb. 1.Byron Artis faces one count of first degree reckless homicide.According to a criminal complaint, police were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m., where they discovered the body of Ruquinn McCullar laying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the chin.
Vigil for Officer Rittner Friday night at Zablocki School 'to show support for the Rittner family'
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil has been scheduled for Friday night, Feb. 8 at Zablocki School near 10th and Oklahoma in honor of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner.The vigil will begin at 6:30 p.m., and will be held in the school's auditorium.Everyone is invited to attend "to show support for the Rittner family and to honor Officer Rittner's service to his community and country."Guests are asked to enter on S. 11th Street, Door 2.Police on Thursday, Feb. 7 continued to collect evidence at the home near 12th and Manitoba where Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner, 35, was shot on Wednesday morning while MPD's Tactical Enforcement Unit served a search warrant for the illegal sale of firearms and drugs.
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil has been scheduled for Friday night, Feb. 8 at Zablocki School near 10th and Oklahoma in honor of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner.The vigil will begin at 6:30 p.m., and will be held in the school's auditorium.Everyone is invited to attend "to show support for the Rittner family and to honor Officer Rittner's service to his community and country."Guests are asked to enter on S. 11th Street, Door 2.Police on Thursday, Feb. 7 continued to collect evidence at the home near 12th and Manitoba where Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner, 35, was shot on Wednesday morning while MPD's Tactical Enforcement Unit served a search warrant for the illegal sale of firearms and drugs.
Those who know 26-year-old suspect in officer's death shocked: 'We were like, 'No way!''
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 6 in connection with the shooting death of a Milwaukee police officer that happened near 12th and Manitoba as members of MPD's Tactical Enforcement Unit worked to serve a search warrant.
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 6 in connection with the shooting death of a Milwaukee police officer that happened near 12th and Manitoba as members of MPD's Tactical Enforcement Unit worked to serve a search warrant.
'Thoughts and prayers:' Law enforcement express condolences in support of MPD officer killed
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with law enforcement agencies across southeast Wisconsin are sharing an outpouring of support after Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner, 35, a 17-year veteran of the department, was shot near 12th and Manitoba on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with law enforcement agencies across southeast Wisconsin are sharing an outpouring of support after Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner, 35, a 17-year veteran of the department, was shot near 12th and Manitoba on Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Police: 1 in custody following rollover crash near 26th and National in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody following a rollover crash on Milwaukee's south side early Wednesday morning, Feb. 6.It happened near 26th and National around 2 a.m.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody following a rollover crash on Milwaukee's south side early Wednesday morning, Feb. 6.It happened near 26th and National around 2 a.m.
Police: 16-year-old died after vehicle disregarded stop sign, was struck by bus
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old boy who was the passenger of a vehicle that disregarded a stop sign and was struck by a school bus died at the scene near 37th and Sheridan Tuesday, Feb. 5, police said.It happened just before 4:30 p.m.Police said the driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old, was arrested.
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old boy who was the passenger of a vehicle that disregarded a stop sign and was struck by a school bus died at the scene near 37th and Sheridan Tuesday, Feb. 5, police said.It happened just before 4:30 p.m.Police said the driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old, was arrested.
Police: Suspect shot man, fatally stabbed woman in home near 70th and Fiebrantz
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a woman was fatally stabbed and a man was shot in an incident Tuesday morning, Feb. 5 near 70th and Fiebrantz.According to police, around 11:30 a.m., the suspect, a 42-year-old Milwaukee man, entered a home in the area and shot a 54-year-old man, seriously injuring him.The suspect then stabbed a 30-year-old woman, who died from her injuries.The 54-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment of his serious injuries.The investigation is ongoing -- and police said they were seeking the known suspect and a motive.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a woman was fatally stabbed and a man was shot in an incident Tuesday morning, Feb. 5 near 70th and Fiebrantz.According to police, around 11:30 a.m., the suspect, a 42-year-old Milwaukee man, entered a home in the area and shot a 54-year-old man, seriously injuring him.The suspect then stabbed a 30-year-old woman, who died from her injuries.The 54-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment of his serious injuries.The investigation is ongoing -- and police said they were seeking the known suspect and a motive.
New angle: Surveillance video shows SUV plunge into KK River during pursuit
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Tuesday, Feb. 5 obtained surveillance video showing a pursuit that ended when a Chevy Trailblazer went into the KK River on New Year's Eve -- Monday, Dec. 31.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Tuesday, Feb. 5 obtained surveillance video showing a pursuit that ended when a Chevy Trailblazer went into the KK River on New Year's Eve -- Monday, Dec. 31.
Brothers charged in month-long crime spree that included fatal shooting
MILWAUKEE -- Two brothers are charged in connection with a month-long crime spree involving 10 incidents, including a fatal shooting prosecutors said followed the theft of a vehicle.On 62nd Street, according to police, Terry Jones and his friend saw Jarmall Bingham steal his friend's vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- Two brothers are charged in connection with a month-long crime spree involving 10 incidents, including a fatal shooting prosecutors said followed the theft of a vehicle.On 62nd Street, according to police, Terry Jones and his friend saw Jarmall Bingham steal his friend's vehicle.
Prosecutors: Father left kids alone in vehicle in -20° wind chills during work meeting
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee father is facing child neglect charges, accused of leaving his young children alone in a vehicle in dangerous wind chills while he attended an "emergency" work meeting.Joshua Phillips, 25, faces two counts of neglect of a child, specified harm did not occur, child under 6 years of age.According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, Jan. 31, police responded to the area near Wisconsin Avenue and Jefferson Street for a child neglect complaint.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee father is facing child neglect charges, accused of leaving his young children alone in a vehicle in dangerous wind chills while he attended an "emergency" work meeting.Joshua Phillips, 25, faces two counts of neglect of a child, specified harm did not occur, child under 6 years of age.According to a criminal complaint, on Thursday, Jan. 31, police responded to the area near Wisconsin Avenue and Jefferson Street for a child neglect complaint.
Caught on camera: MPD seeks help to ID armed robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect wanted for armed robbery of a business.The crime happened shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 near Hawley and Main.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a suspect wanted for armed robbery of a business.The crime happened shortly before 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 2 near Hawley and Main.
Police identify victim shot, killed at gas station near 27th and Lisbon; suspect arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, Feb. 4 identified the 47-year-old man shot and killed in an incident caught on camera at a gas station near 27th and Lisbon on Friday, Feb. 1 -- Ruquinn McCullar.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, Feb. 4 identified the 47-year-old man shot and killed in an incident caught on camera at a gas station near 27th and Lisbon on Friday, Feb. 1 -- Ruquinn McCullar.