Milwaukee police investigate shooting near 20th and Forest Home

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near South 20th and Forest Home Avenue Friday evening, June 15.The call to officials came in shortly after 8 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYAccording to police, a 27-year-old man was shot and suffered non-life threatening injuries.The investigation is ongoing.

Photo of Officer Charles Irvine Jr. greets 58 MPD recruits at graduation ceremony

MILWAUKEE -- Fifty-eight Milwaukee Police Department recruits graduated from the Milwaukee Police Academy on Thursday afternoon, June 14.Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett spoke at the ceremony -- and there was mention of what happened one week prior -- when MPD Officer Charles Irvine Jr., who was just 23 years old, lost his life after a crash during a pursuit near 76th and Silver Spring Drive.

Police: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured after vehicle flips over, catches fire

MILWAUKEE -- One person is dead and another person suffered serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash that happened early Thursday morning, June 14 in Milwaukee.It happened in the area of Sherman and Florist around 2:20 a.m.Police say the driver was traveling at a high rate of speed when he lost control.

Police: No serious injuries after crash involving flipped car near 16th and Lincoln

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said no one was seriously hurt early Thursday, June 14 in a crash involving two vehicles that happened near 16th and Lincoln.Police said the crash happened around 6:30 a.m. and involved two vehicles.The cause of the crash is under investigation.Again -- no one was seriously hurt.

Police: Man shows up at hospital with gunshot wound; no one in custody

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a man, 28, walked into a local hospital  Wednesday night, June 13 with a gunshot wound.According to police, the investigation revealed that the victim and suspect confronted each other regarding an on-going dispute in the area of 25th and Chambers.

Woman, 74, suffers serious burns after fire in Milwaukee, cause under investigation

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigation a residential fire that happened Wednesday night, June 13 on the city's north side.It happened in the area of Roosevelt and Atkinson around 7 p.m.Police say a woman, 74, received serious burns to her body.

'It's nonsense:' 2 arrested after vehicle found with bullet holes, shots fired incident shut down I-43

MILWAUKEE -- A shots fired incident shut down I-43/94 northbound at Becher Tuesday, June 12 after police were called out to the area near 4th and Lapham, where neighbors reported hearing gunfire.

Police: Body found near Three Bridges Park in Milwaukee, appears to be a suicide

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called out to Three Bridges Park in Milwaukee on Wednesday morning, June 13 after a body was found.At this time, police say the death  appears to have been a suicide."The victim is a male.

Boy's handwritten note to fallen Officer Irvine reads: 'Thank you for being my best friend'

MILWAUKEE -- A memorial at Milwaukee Police Department's District 4 police station has grown since the death of Officer Charles Irvine Jr., who died after a crash during a pursuit on Thursday, June 7 near 76th and Silver Spring Drive.

Police: Man shot, wounded near 49th and Hampton; no one in custody

MILWAUKEE -- Police are seeking suspect(s) after a shooting near 49th and Hampton.It happened shortly after 5:30 p.m.Police said a man, 22, suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

'First Responder and Kids Day:' Milwaukee police officers take kids to the zoo!

MILWAUKEE -- It was a wild day at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Tuesday, June 12 for some lucky kids.Milwaukee police officers took kids to the zoo as part of "First Responder and Kids Day."Officers from MPD's District 2 and District 5 toured the zoo with about 40 kids from each district.Everyone got a shirt and backpack -- and a fun day at the zoo!

Fund established in honor of fallen MPD Officer Charles Irvine Jr.

MILWAUKEE -- A fund has been established in honor of Milwaukee Police Officer Charles Irvine Jr.Donations are being accepted at any Tri City National Bank location.Checks can be sent to:

'A beautiful young man:' Large crowd gathers to honor MPD officer who died in the line of duty

MILWAUKEE -- A large crowd gathered Monday evening, June 11 near 76th and Silver Spring to pay their respects to fallen MPD Officer Charles Irvine Jr., who died after a crash Thursday, June 7.

Man shot, injured while sitting in vehicle near 27th and Auer in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, June 11 near 27th and Auer.According to police, the investigation revealed that a man, 26, was seated inside a vehicle when an unknown subject approached on foot around 9:15 p.m. and fired multiple gunshots into the vehicle.The victim sustained a non-life threatening gunshot injury.