Driver taken into custody after leading police on pursuit with infant in vehicle

MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody Thursday night, May 17 after leading Milwaukee police on a pursuit with an infant in the vehicle.It began around 9:10 p.m. after officers attempted to stop a vehicle that was suspected of being involved in a crime.

Milwaukee police: 3 teens shot during fight near 48th and Hampton

MILWAUKEE -- Three teens, ages 15, 16, and 18 were shot during a fight near 48th and Hampton Thursday, May 17.It happened around 4:30 p.m.According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the male teens suffered non-life threatening injuries.PHOTO GALLERYMilwaukee police say this is an ongoing investigation and they continue to seek suspects.

2 charged after fatal triple shooting during alleged drug transaction; suspect said victim 'fired first'

MILWAUKEE -- Two men are facing felony murder charges in connection with the shooting death of Alfonzie Cockroft, who died during an alleged drug transaction on May 12 near Palmetto and Grantosa in Milwaukee.Larry Benford, 20, of Milwaukee faces one count of felony murder, and one count of felony bail jumping.Deshawn Moore, 20, of Milwaukee faces one count of felony murder.According to a criminal complaint, police on May 12 were dispatched to the scene of a shooting near Palmetto and Grantosa.

5 months in HOC for man accused of driving drunk, hitting parked cars, nearly striking light poles

MILWAUKEE -- A West Allis man, fired from the Milwaukee Police Department, accused of driving drunk and then striking two vehicles in West Allis last November has been sentenced.Brian Petersen, 47, of West Allis, on Thursday, May 17, pleaded guilty to one count of OWI, third offense, and one count of hit-and-run -- both misdemeanor charges.He was then sentenced to serve five months in the House of Correction, with credit for 39 days time served -- with Huber release, and 18 months probation.

Police: Woman, 25, dies after shooting near 11th and Keefe in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say the woman who was shot near 11th and Keefe on May 14 died from her injuries on May 16.The victim has been identified as 25-year-old Marquita  Walker.MPD continues to seek a motive and search for suspect(s).

Milwaukee police: 65-year-old man accidentally shoots himself

MILWAUKEE -- A 65-year-old man accidentally shot himself on Wednesday afternoon, May 16, police say.Officials say the shooting happened in the neighborhood near 91st and Silver Spring around 3 p.m.The victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.

1 seriously injured after crash involving motorcycle, semi in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken to the hospital from the scene of a crash involving a motorcycle and a semi on Tuesday, May 15.It happened around 7:15 p.m. near I-43 and Holt.

'5 great uses for pee:' Probation for convicted felon accused of firing gun during vigil, working to get rid of it

MILWAUKEE -- A woman prosecutors say fired a gun during a memorial for a homicide victim over the summer, and then worked to get rid of the gun has reached a plea deal in the case against her.

Recognize him? Police need help to ID suspect in shooting on Milwaukee's north side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting near 38th and Kaul on Monday, May 7.A male suspect approached a 37-year-old male victim around 9:45 a.m. and demanded money from him at gunpoint.

Woman shot, seriously wounded near 11th and Atkinson; no one in custody

MILWAUKEE -- A woman was shot and seriously hurt Monday afternoon, May 14 near 11th and Atkinson.It happened shortly before 1 p.m.Police said the woman was taken to the hospital for treatment.An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, and police are seeking suspects.