MPD: Officer returns fire on suspect who discharged gun during pursuit; no one hurt

MPD: Officer returns fire on suspect who discharged gun during pursuit; no one hurt

MILWAUKEE -- One person was arrested in an incident in which shots were fired by that suspect and a Milwaukee police officer on Sunday afternoon, May 20.It happened near 36th and Meinecke shortly before 1 p.m.Police said officers were in pursuit of a reckless vehicle when the driver of that vehicle exited, fled on foot and discharged a firearm at officers.An officer returned fire, and a man was taken into custody.

MILWAUKEE -- One person was arrested in an incident in which shots were fired by that suspect and a Milwaukee police officer on Sunday afternoon, May 20.It happened near 36th and Meinecke shortly before 1 p.m.Police said officers were in pursuit of a reckless vehicle when the driver of that vehicle exited, fled on foot and discharged a firearm at officers.An officer returned fire, and a man was taken into custody.

Police: Man shot, wounded near 50th and Hampton; no one in custody

Police: Man shot, wounded near 50th and Hampton; no one in custody

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday, May 20 on the city's northwest side.Police said a man, 29, was shot and wounded near 50th and Hampton around 9 a.m.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday, May 20 on the city's northwest side.Police said a man, 29, was shot and wounded near 50th and Hampton around 9 a.m.

Milwaukee police respond to shooting near 69th & Florist

Milwaukee police respond to shooting near 69th & Florist

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a shooting earlier Saturday morning, May 19.It happened around 7 a.m. near the area of 69th and Florist Avenue.According to police, a man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a shooting earlier Saturday morning, May 19.It happened around 7 a.m. near the area of 69th and Florist Avenue.According to police, a man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.

Milwaukee police: Man, 18, shot during dispute near 46th & Glendale

Milwaukee police: Man, 18, shot during dispute near 46th & Glendale

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a man was shot Friday night, May 18.It happened around 6:30 p.m. near the area of 46th and Glendale Avenue.According to police, an 18-year-old man was involved in a dispute when multiple gunshots were fired at the victim.The Milwaukee Fire Department treated the victim on the scene and took him to the hospital.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a man was shot Friday night, May 18.It happened around 6:30 p.m. near the area of 46th and Glendale Avenue.According to police, an 18-year-old man was involved in a dispute when multiple gunshots were fired at the victim.The Milwaukee Fire Department treated the victim on the scene and took him to the hospital.

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

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 -- 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 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.

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'

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.

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

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.

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

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 -- 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 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.

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

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.

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.