Murder victim's family hosts block party with 'Cell on Wheels,' giving youth a glimpse of life in jail
MILWAUKEE -- The family of a murdered Milwaukee man held a block party in his honor on Sunday, Aug. 19.Robert James, 30, was shot and killed in August of 2014 near 15th and Atkinson, as he worked to renovate a home -- allegedly over rent money.Neighbors said he was a property manager who gave jobs to people down on their luck, and helped neighborhood kids get school supplies.
MILWAUKEE -- The family of a murdered Milwaukee man held a block party in his honor on Sunday, Aug. 19.Robert James, 30, was shot and killed in August of 2014 near 15th and Atkinson, as he worked to renovate a home -- allegedly over rent money.Neighbors said he was a property manager who gave jobs to people down on their luck, and helped neighborhood kids get school supplies.
Chief Morales, city leaders to speak out Monday afternoon after 15 homicides in August
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales has planned a Monday afternoon press conference after a rash of violence in the city that has included 15 homicides in the month of August -- 12 of them happening within 12 days time.According to a news release, Chief Morales will be joined by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, local law enforcement and government officials to discuss "the department's public safety efforts within the past six months and outline shared goals for the department and its stakeholders."Below is a breakdown of the 15 homicides in Milwaukee in August:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales has planned a Monday afternoon press conference after a rash of violence in the city that has included 15 homicides in the month of August -- 12 of them happening within 12 days time.According to a news release, Chief Morales will be joined by Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, local law enforcement and government officials to discuss "the department's public safety efforts within the past six months and outline shared goals for the department and its stakeholders."Below is a breakdown of the 15 homicides in Milwaukee in August:
Milwaukee police seek critically missing 16-year-old Armoni Chambers
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to find a critically missing 16-year-old girl.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help to find a critically missing 16-year-old girl.
Vigil held for brothers killed by gun violence near 6th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held Friday, Aug. 17 for two victims killed in a shooting earlier this week.
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held Friday, Aug. 17 for two victims killed in a shooting earlier this week.
Police: 3 shot, injured in separate incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that happened Thursday night, Aug. 16.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that happened Thursday night, Aug. 16.
13 years in prison for man prosecutors say shot ex's brother over theft of $20, amid Facebook dispute
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man accused in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend's brother, which prosecutors say happened amid an ongoing Facebook feud involving the ex has been sentenced to prison.Marcus Sutton, 32, of Milwaukee in June pleaded guilty to one count of second degree reckless homicide.In court on Thursday, Aug. 16, Sutton was sentenced to serve 13 years in prison and 10 years extended supervision.According to a criminal complaint, on Nov. 19, 2017, police responded to a shooting in an alley near 9th and Lapham.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man accused in the shooting death of his ex-girlfriend's brother, which prosecutors say happened amid an ongoing Facebook feud involving the ex has been sentenced to prison.Marcus Sutton, 32, of Milwaukee in June pleaded guilty to one count of second degree reckless homicide.In court on Thursday, Aug. 16, Sutton was sentenced to serve 13 years in prison and 10 years extended supervision.According to a criminal complaint, on Nov. 19, 2017, police responded to a shooting in an alley near 9th and Lapham.
Suspect sought: 1 dead, 1 in critical condition after hit-and-run near 17th and Highland
MILWAUKEE -- A woman is fighting for her life after she was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run early Thursday morning, Aug. 16 in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A woman is fighting for her life after she was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run early Thursday morning, Aug. 16 in Milwaukee.
Police: 'Several' subjects in custody after brothers shot, killed near 6th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Police said they have "several" subjects in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of two brothers near 6th and Center in Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 15.
MILWAUKEE -- Police said they have "several" subjects in custody in connection with the fatal shooting of two brothers near 6th and Center in Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 15.
Milwaukee police: 1 person shot, taken to hospital near Hubbard and Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near Hubbard Street and Keefe Avenue on Thursday, Aug. 16.The call to officials came in shortly before 3 p.m.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near Hubbard Street and Keefe Avenue on Thursday, Aug. 16.The call to officials came in shortly before 3 p.m.
Caught on camera: Milwaukee police need your help to identify bank robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Tuesday, Aug.14 near Reservoir Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive.Police say the suspect entered the bank around 2:30 p.m., displayed a demand note and obtained money.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred on Tuesday, Aug.14 near Reservoir Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive.Police say the suspect entered the bank around 2:30 p.m., displayed a demand note and obtained money.
Jury convicts Milwaukee man in fatal shooting of man who 'was being disrespectful,' prompting argument
MILWAUKEE -- Donte Brown, 36, of Milwaukee has been convicted in connection with the shooting death of Johnathan Evans, which happened near 29th and Roosevelt in April of 2017.A jury on Wednesday, Aug. 15 found Brown guilty of first degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime, and possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony.He was remanded into custody, pending his sentencing hearing which is set for Oct. 12.His co-defendant, Chiqweeta Coleman, 34, in July pleaded guilty to two counts of resisting or obstructing an officer.
MILWAUKEE -- Donte Brown, 36, of Milwaukee has been convicted in connection with the shooting death of Johnathan Evans, which happened near 29th and Roosevelt in April of 2017.A jury on Wednesday, Aug. 15 found Brown guilty of first degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime, and possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony.He was remanded into custody, pending his sentencing hearing which is set for Oct. 12.His co-defendant, Chiqweeta Coleman, 34, in July pleaded guilty to two counts of resisting or obstructing an officer.
Milwaukee police investigate attempted armed robbery at check cashing business
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred at the check cashing business near West Capitol Drive and Appleton Avenue.It happened on Wednesday morning, Aug. 15.According to police, around 7:50 a.m., a suspect entered the business, demanded money and fled after an alarm was pushed.PHOTO GALLERYPolice continue to seek suspects and the investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that occurred at the check cashing business near West Capitol Drive and Appleton Avenue.It happened on Wednesday morning, Aug. 15.According to police, around 7:50 a.m., a suspect entered the business, demanded money and fled after an alarm was pushed.PHOTO GALLERYPolice continue to seek suspects and the investigation is ongoing.
Police release photos of 1 of 2 suspects wanted in armed robbery of business near 11th and Greenfield
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying two suspects accused of robbing a business near 11th and Greenfield.It happened on Aug. 12 around 2:15 p.m.Police said the two suspects entered the business, and the first displayed a black handgun -- and demanded and obtained money from the register.The second suspect demanded and obtained money from customers.Both suspects then fled on foot.The first suspect is described as a man in his 20s, black, standing 5'10" to 6' tall, weighing 150 to 170 pounds.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying two suspects accused of robbing a business near 11th and Greenfield.It happened on Aug. 12 around 2:15 p.m.Police said the two suspects entered the business, and the first displayed a black handgun -- and demanded and obtained money from the register.The second suspect demanded and obtained money from customers.Both suspects then fled on foot.The first suspect is described as a man in his 20s, black, standing 5'10" to 6' tall, weighing 150 to 170 pounds.
Police: Man shot, injured during altercation in Milwaukee, no arrests made
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday night, Aug. 14 in the area of Sherman Boulevard and Silver Spring.According to police, a 28-year-old man had an altercation with a subject, who then fired one round at the victim, striking him.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday night, Aug. 14 in the area of Sherman Boulevard and Silver Spring.According to police, a 28-year-old man had an altercation with a subject, who then fired one round at the victim, striking him.
'Put a gun to his own head:' Witness recounts suspect's actions before fatal officer-involved shooting
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police shot and killed a man on the city's south side during a traffic stop Monday evening, Aug. 13.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police shot and killed a man on the city's south side during a traffic stop Monday evening, Aug. 13.
Arraignments set for 6 family members charged in connection with shooting death at gas station
MILWAUKEE -- Six family members charged in connection with the death of Jonathan Blackmon, who was shot and killed at a gas station near 32nd and Lisbon on July 29 were in court Tuesday, Aug. 14 for their preliminary hearings.
MILWAUKEE -- Six family members charged in connection with the death of Jonathan Blackmon, who was shot and killed at a gas station near 32nd and Lisbon on July 29 were in court Tuesday, Aug. 14 for their preliminary hearings.
Police seek 2 suspects who robbed man of his car while he was cleaning it
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying two suspects accused in an armed robbery in which a man's vehicle was taken while he was cleaning it.It happened Thursday, Aug. 9 around 11 a.m. near Teutonia and Hemlock.Police said the victim was cleaning his vehicle when he was approached by the two suspects.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying two suspects accused in an armed robbery in which a man's vehicle was taken while he was cleaning it.It happened Thursday, Aug. 9 around 11 a.m. near Teutonia and Hemlock.Police said the victim was cleaning his vehicle when he was approached by the two suspects.