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.
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.
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 -- 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.
Growing memorial for Matthew Rittner outside MPD Specialized Patrol Division
MILWAUKEE -- A memorial created for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner is bringing visitors from all over.
MILWAUKEE -- A memorial created for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner is bringing visitors from all over.
Body of fallen MPD Officer Matthew Rittner taken to Brookfield funeral home
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee showed their support after a Milwaukee police officer was killed in the line of duty.
MILWAUKEE -- The City of Milwaukee showed their support after a Milwaukee police officer was killed in the line of duty.
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:
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.
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.
Ladell Harrison, suspect in death of Officer Charles Irvine Jr., pleads guilty, avoids trial
MILWAUKEE -- A man charged in connection with the June death of Milwaukee Police Officer Charles Irvine Jr.
MILWAUKEE -- A man charged in connection with the June death of Milwaukee Police Officer Charles Irvine Jr.
'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.