Milwaukee to pay $3.4M over police stop-and-frisk policy
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee agreed Tuesday to pay $3.4 million to settle a lawsuit alleging its police department spent years targeting black and Latino residents without probable cause with its stop-and-frisk policy.The Milwaukee Common Council approved the settlement and Mayor Tom Barrett was expected to sign it immediately."Ultimately we hope that these type of situations cease and desist," said Alderman Khalif Rainey.The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin sued the department last year on behalf of a half-dozen people who claimed they were stopped once or multiple times since 2010.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee agreed Tuesday to pay $3.4 million to settle a lawsuit alleging its police department spent years targeting black and Latino residents without probable cause with its stop-and-frisk policy.The Milwaukee Common Council approved the settlement and Mayor Tom Barrett was expected to sign it immediately."Ultimately we hope that these type of situations cease and desist," said Alderman Khalif Rainey.The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin sued the department last year on behalf of a half-dozen people who claimed they were stopped once or multiple times since 2010.
Police: Driver, passenger struck by gunfire in Milwaukee, fire station hit by bullets
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, July 9 near 14th and Locust.According to police, around 9:40 p.m., two shooting victims arrived at a hospital seeking treatment for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation revealed that both victims, a 28-year-old man and a 23-year-old man, were traveling together in a vehicle when a suspect in another vehicle fired multiple gunshots at the victims.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, July 9 near 14th and Locust.According to police, around 9:40 p.m., two shooting victims arrived at a hospital seeking treatment for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation revealed that both victims, a 28-year-old man and a 23-year-old man, were traveling together in a vehicle when a suspect in another vehicle fired multiple gunshots at the victims.
Recognize him? Police seek suspect after strong armed robbery near 35th and Concordia
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying a suspect in connection with a strong armed robbery that happened early on July 8 near 35th and Concordia.It happened around 4 a.m.Police say the suspect, described as a male, black, between the ages of 22 and 27, was last seen wearing gray jogging pants with a black stripe on the sides, and a gray orange and white zip-up sweatshirt with a white stripe down the sleeves.He was also wearing a pair of black and white shoes.Anyone with information should call police.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying a suspect in connection with a strong armed robbery that happened early on July 8 near 35th and Concordia.It happened around 4 a.m.Police say the suspect, described as a male, black, between the ages of 22 and 27, was last seen wearing gray jogging pants with a black stripe on the sides, and a gray orange and white zip-up sweatshirt with a white stripe down the sleeves.He was also wearing a pair of black and white shoes.Anyone with information should call police.
Police: 4 taken into custody following police pursuit, crash in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Four people were taken into custody late Monday night, July 9 following a police pursuit and crash in Milwaukee.The pursuit began in the area of 19th and Atkinson around 11:30 p.m. after officers attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving.
MILWAUKEE -- Four people were taken into custody late Monday night, July 9 following a police pursuit and crash in Milwaukee.The pursuit began in the area of 19th and Atkinson around 11:30 p.m. after officers attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving.
Police: Woman stabbed multiple times near 26th and National, 1 in custody
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody early Tuesday morning, July 10 following a stabbing in Milwaukee.According to police, officers were called out to the area of 26th and National around 1 a.m. for reports of a stabbing.Upon arrival, police found a woman with multiple stab wounds.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody early Tuesday morning, July 10 following a stabbing in Milwaukee.According to police, officers were called out to the area of 26th and National around 1 a.m. for reports of a stabbing.Upon arrival, police found a woman with multiple stab wounds.
Police: 2 shot, injured in separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Monday night, July 9 and early Tuesday morning, July 10.According to police, a 20-year-old woman was walking in the area of 36th and Clarke around 6:43 p.m. when she heard several gunshots.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Monday night, July 9 and early Tuesday morning, July 10.According to police, a 20-year-old woman was walking in the area of 36th and Clarke around 6:43 p.m. when she heard several gunshots.
Life in prison without parole for man convicted of killing boss at Jazz Cafe in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A man convicted of killing his boss at the Jazz Cafe in Milwaukee was sentenced to life in prison Monday, July 9.Jason Small was sentenced to life without parole.He was found guilty in the 2016 murder of Donald Lewis.A jury in May convicted him on three counts:
MILWAUKEE -- A man convicted of killing his boss at the Jazz Cafe in Milwaukee was sentenced to life in prison Monday, July 9.Jason Small was sentenced to life without parole.He was found guilty in the 2016 murder of Donald Lewis.A jury in May convicted him on three counts:
'This is a shock:' Couple found shot to death in vehicle near 5th and Randolph in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were killed in a double shooting on Milwaukee's north side early Monday morning, July 9.It happened near 5th and Randolph at around 1:15 a.m.Police have identified the victims as Brandon Joiner, 31, and Chavaye Clarke, 27.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were killed in a double shooting on Milwaukee's north side early Monday morning, July 9.It happened near 5th and Randolph at around 1:15 a.m.Police have identified the victims as Brandon Joiner, 31, and Chavaye Clarke, 27.
MPD: 18-year-old trying to break up family fight is stabbed, seriously wounded
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old was seriously injured after being stabbed Sunday night, July 8.It happened around 6:40 p.m. near Spencer Place and Ridge Court.According to police, the man suffered the serious stab wound after trying to break up a family fight.Police continue to investigate and search for the known suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- An 18-year-old was seriously injured after being stabbed Sunday night, July 8.It happened around 6:40 p.m. near Spencer Place and Ridge Court.According to police, the man suffered the serious stab wound after trying to break up a family fight.Police continue to investigate and search for the known suspect.
Milwaukee police: Man shot, injured in possible drug transaction near 58th & Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured Sunday, July 8.It happened around 3:45 p.m. near 58th and Hampton.Police say a 25-year-old man was shot during a possible drug transaction.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that left one person injured Sunday, July 8.It happened around 3:45 p.m. near 58th and Hampton.Police say a 25-year-old man was shot during a possible drug transaction.
Milwaukee police: Male victim shot in leg near 47th and Fairmount
MILWAUKEE -- A male victim was hurt when he was struck by gunfire Sunday afternoon, July 8.It happened just after 12 p.m. near 47th and Fairmount.According to police, the victim was shot in the leg and suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The investigation is ongoing and police are looking for vehicles that may have been involved.
MILWAUKEE -- A male victim was hurt when he was struck by gunfire Sunday afternoon, July 8.It happened just after 12 p.m. near 47th and Fairmount.According to police, the victim was shot in the leg and suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The investigation is ongoing and police are looking for vehicles that may have been involved.
Homicide investigation: Police seek suspect after man shot, killed near Holton and Auer
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that took place near Holton and Auer on Saturday, July 7.It happened just before 3:30 a.m.According to police, an argument occurred outside the location and shots were fired.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that took place near Holton and Auer on Saturday, July 7.It happened just before 3:30 a.m.According to police, an argument occurred outside the location and shots were fired.
2 injured, 1 in custody following separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two non-fatal shootings that took place late Saturday night, July 7 and early Sunday morning, July 8.The first shooting happened near 84th and Marion at around 11 p.m. Saturday.Police say a 19-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound not believed to be life-threatening after fighting with another person.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two non-fatal shootings that took place late Saturday night, July 7 and early Sunday morning, July 8.The first shooting happened near 84th and Marion at around 11 p.m. Saturday.Police say a 19-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound not believed to be life-threatening after fighting with another person.
Milwaukee police: 15-year-old in custody after attempting to set squad car on fire
MILWAUKEE -- A teenage girl is in custody after attempting to set a squad car on fire Saturday night, July 7.It happened around 10:15 p.m. near 20th and Long Island.According to police, the 15-year-old girl tried to start the squad on fire while officers were responding to a nearby home.
MILWAUKEE -- A teenage girl is in custody after attempting to set a squad car on fire Saturday night, July 7.It happened around 10:15 p.m. near 20th and Long Island.According to police, the 15-year-old girl tried to start the squad on fire while officers were responding to a nearby home.
Police: 2 taken into custody following pursuit, crash in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody early Saturday, July 7 following a police pursuit and crash in Milwaukee.According to police, officers saw a vehicle driving recklessly near 26th and Vienna and attempted a traffic stop.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody early Saturday, July 7 following a police pursuit and crash in Milwaukee.According to police, officers saw a vehicle driving recklessly near 26th and Vienna and attempted a traffic stop.
Milwaukee police investigate shooting near Dineen Park
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near Dineen Park on Friday, July 6.According to police, at around 6 p.m., a 24-year-old man was shot in the leg during what appears to be a fight.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near Dineen Park on Friday, July 6.According to police, at around 6 p.m., a 24-year-old man was shot in the leg during what appears to be a fight.
Caught on camera: Armed suspect attempts to rob gas station, gets away with nothing
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a BP gas station on the city's south side.Officials say the crime happened around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4 near Howell and Euclid.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at a BP gas station on the city's south side.Officials say the crime happened around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 4 near Howell and Euclid.
Milwaukee police investigate allegation of abuse, 9-month-old child suffers injuries
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a child abuse allegation which occurred near Appleton and Hadley.A 9-month-old sustained non-life threatening injuries and was treated for those injuries at a hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a child abuse allegation which occurred near Appleton and Hadley.A 9-month-old sustained non-life threatening injuries and was treated for those injuries at a hospital.