'Hard-working guy:' Man who runs gas station shot, seriously injured during robbery

MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man who runs the Petro Mart near 5th Place and Chase Avenue was taken to the hospital early Thursday morning, Aug. 23 with a serious gunshot wound after a shooting during a robbery.According to police, the shooting happened around 2:30 a.m. at a gas station near 5th Place and Chase Avenue -- just south of Lincoln.

Guilty plea: 2nd of 3 convicted in shooting death of city housing inspector, gunned down on the job

MILWAUKEE-- The second of three suspects charged in connection with the March 2017 murder of Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz, a city of Milwaukee housing inspector gunned down on the job near 22nd and Cherry has reached a plea deal in the case against him.Qhualun Shaw, 18, of Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 23 pleaded guilty to one count of felony murder and one count of armed robbery, as party to a crime.

Man accused of shooting, killing pastor and father of 10 during argument in June 2016 pleads guilty

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man facing charges in connection with the shooting death of Andrew Phillips, which happened near 55th and Casper in June of 2016 has reached a plea deal in the case against him.James Dewberry, 36, of Milwaukee on Wednesday, Aug. 22 pleaded guilty to two charges -- second degree recklessly endangering safety, use of a dangerous weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon.

Prosecutors: Man 'blackmailed' boy; directing him to perform sex act inside MPD restroom

MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors say a Milwaukee man admitted to having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old boy, and the victim indicated he was "blackmailed" and threatened by the suspect, who at one point is accused of directing the boy to go to into the bathroom at a police station, where he allegedly demanded a sex act.Terrell Harris, 19, of Milwaukee, faces one count of sexual exploitation of a child -- employ, use, induce -- by person under 18 years of age and one count of child enticement.According to a criminal complaint, in April, police met with the victim in this case, a boy who is currently 17, and turns 18 this September.

Crash on Wisconsin Avenue damages gate needed to operate bridge

MILWAUKEE -- A crash on the Wisconsin Avenue bridge damaged one of the gates needed to raise and lower it.The crash happened on Tuesday, Aug. 21 around 4:15 p.m.Officials said bigger boats would not be able to make their way past this bridge until it is fixed.

Milwaukee police: Argument leads to shooting, 33-year-old victim with serious injuries

MILWAUKEE -- A 33-year-old victim is hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot on Milwaukee's south side on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 21.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened near 16th and Lincoln shortly after 2 p.m. Officials say a known suspect was involved in an argument with the victim earlier in the day.

Police: Woman shot, killed near 30th and Vine; 16th homicide in August

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Monday morning, Aug. 20 near 30th and Vine.

Police: Woman arrested after man stabbed near 55th and Townsend

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a stabbing that happened overnight.Investigators said Sunday, Aug. 19 a 33-year-old woman was arrested for attacking a 32-year-old man near 55th and Townsend.The stabbing victim was taken to the hospital in stable condition.The suspect was taken into custody while the district attorney reviews the case for potential charges.