Squad car draped in black, parked outside MPD District 4 in honor of officer killed in crash

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Police Department squad car on Friday morning, June 8 was parked outside District 4, draped in black, in honor of 23-year-old Charles Irvine Jr. -- the officer who passed away after a crash on the city's north side Thursday, June 7.The crash happened just after 5 p.m., near 76th and Silver Spring.

Police: 2 shot, injured in separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting  incidents that happened early Friday morning, June 8.The first shooting happened around 12:15 a.m. in the area of S. 5th Place and Burnham Street.Police say a man, 28, suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

It has been nearly 22 years since an officer died in the line of duty in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- The death of Officer Charles Irvine on Thursday, June 7 is the first of a Milwaukee police officer in the line of duty in nearly 22 years.It was September 7, 1996 when Officer Wendolyn Tanner was shot and killed during a foot chase.Tanner and his partner were trying to arrest a known felon near 20th and Hampton when the suspect opened fire.

'Extremely saddened:' Officials, community leaders react to fatal crash involving officer

MILWAUKEE -- Officials and community leaders are sharing their thoughts and prayers in the wake of a crash that killed a young Milwaukee police officer and injured another.

Investigation underway after vehicle found in McGovern Park lagoon

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a vehicle was found in McGovern Park lagoon early Thursday morning, June 7.Officials were called to the park around 1 a.m. after a citizen saw the lights of the vehicle and called it in.

Caught on camera: Police seek dog, owner in recent attack on Milwaukee's northwest side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify a dog and its owner -- regarding a recent attack.MPD responded to the area of 114th and Florist around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 2 for a shots fired investigation.

‘Suspicious package’ found in Red Arrow Park 'turned out to be empty piece of luggage'

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday morning, June 7 were called out to Red Arrow Park for reports of suspicious package.Upon arrival, police say they found an empty piece of luggage.

Germantown company equips 50+ MPD motorcycles with Adaptive LED headlights

MILWAUKEE -- J.W. Speaker Corporation is equipping more than 50 Milwaukee Police Department motorcycles with state-of-the-art Adaptive LED headlights that will help enhance the vision of motorcycle patrol officers in darkness.

Police: Bicyclist hurt after being struck by vehicle in Milwaukee, driver in custody

MILWAUKEE -- A bicyclist was transported to the hospital late Monday night, June 4 after being hit by a vehicle in Milwaukee.It happened around 11:15 p.m. in the area of to S.

Police: Man shot, seriously wounded near 26th and Lisbon; no one in custody

MILWAUKEE -- A man was shot and seriously hurt near 26th and Lisbon on Monday afternoon, June 4.It happened around 3:30 p.m. Police said after the shooting, the victim was taken to a business in the area near 27th and North -- where emergency responders were summoned.

Milwaukee police investigate suspected homicide near 37th & Galena

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a suspected homicide that happened near 37th and Galena on Monday afternoon, June 4.Officials say the victim, 24-year-old Malcolm Miller,  was shot around 3:15 p.m. during unknown circumstances.

Caught on camera: Police need your help to identify burglary suspect

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help in identifying the suspect who burglarized “Phat Boy Hip Hop Clothing Store,” located on W.

Milwaukee police: Gunfire breaks out near Richards & Hadley, 2 wounded

MILWAUKEE -- Two people are shot and wounded after gunfire breaks out near Richards and Hadley in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon, June 4.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened around 2:40 p.m. An adult male and a 17-year-old female were shot during unknown circumstances.