40 years in prison for man charged in connection with double shooting following drug transaction
MILWAUKEE -- A man who was 18 when he was accused in a double shooting that killed one person has been sentenced to prison.Shomeek Johnson, 20, of Milwaukee in March was found guilty by a jury -- convicted on two charges: first degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime, and first degree reckless injury, as party to a crime.In court on Tuesday, May 8, Johnson was sentenced to serve 40 years in prison and 20 years extended supervision, with credit for 735 days time served.This case was filed on May 3, 2016.Johnson is also charged in a separate case, filed two months later -- in July of 2016.In that case, Johnson in April pleaded guilty to five charges:
MILWAUKEE -- A man who was 18 when he was accused in a double shooting that killed one person has been sentenced to prison.Shomeek Johnson, 20, of Milwaukee in March was found guilty by a jury -- convicted on two charges: first degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime, and first degree reckless injury, as party to a crime.In court on Tuesday, May 8, Johnson was sentenced to serve 40 years in prison and 20 years extended supervision, with credit for 735 days time served.This case was filed on May 3, 2016.Johnson is also charged in a separate case, filed two months later -- in July of 2016.In that case, Johnson in April pleaded guilty to five charges:
Police respond to fight at Moody Park near 22nd and Burleigh; at least 2 arrests
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police officers and sheriff's deputies responded to a fight Monday evening, May 7 at Moody Park near 22nd and Burleigh.A source said it all started with a Facebook thread about a meeting at the park, and appeared to be between a group of boys vs.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police officers and sheriff's deputies responded to a fight Monday evening, May 7 at Moody Park near 22nd and Burleigh.A source said it all started with a Facebook thread about a meeting at the park, and appeared to be between a group of boys vs.
Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales to deliver commencement address at Bryant & Stratton College
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales will deliver the 2017-2018 commencement address at Bryant & Stratton College.The ceremony is set for Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at The Milwaukee High Life Theatre.According to a news release from Bryant & Stratton officials, more than 200 students from the college’s three Milwaukee-area campuses will be awarded diploma, associates and bachelor’s degrees during the ceremony.Bryant & Stratton officials said the below about Morales' background in their release:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales will deliver the 2017-2018 commencement address at Bryant & Stratton College.The ceremony is set for Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at The Milwaukee High Life Theatre.According to a news release from Bryant & Stratton officials, more than 200 students from the college’s three Milwaukee-area campuses will be awarded diploma, associates and bachelor’s degrees during the ceremony.Bryant & Stratton officials said the below about Morales' background in their release:
Police: 37-year-old man shot, wounded and then dropped off at hospital
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Monday morning, May 7 near 37th and Florist on the city's north side.Police said a 37-year-old man was shot around 10 a.m. The circumstances surrounding that shooting are unknown.The victim was then dropped off at a hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.MPD is seeking a motive and searching for suspect(s).
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Monday morning, May 7 near 37th and Florist on the city's north side.Police said a 37-year-old man was shot around 10 a.m. The circumstances surrounding that shooting are unknown.The victim was then dropped off at a hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.MPD is seeking a motive and searching for suspect(s).
30-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- A 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed and his passenger was injured after a crash involving an SUV Saturday afternoon, May 5.
MILWAUKEE -- A 30-year-old motorcyclist was killed and his passenger was injured after a crash involving an SUV Saturday afternoon, May 5.
Police respond to non-fatal shooting near 38th and Brown
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to the scene of a shooting near 38th and Brown early Sunday, May 6.It happened around 3 a.m.It's unclear how many people were involved, along with the extent of injuries -- but police said the shooting wasn't fatal.An investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to the scene of a shooting near 38th and Brown early Sunday, May 6.It happened around 3 a.m.It's unclear how many people were involved, along with the extent of injuries -- but police said the shooting wasn't fatal.An investigation is ongoing.
Police: Woman shot, injured near 12th & Cherry in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a woman arrived at a hospital suffering from a gunshot wound early Sunday morning, May 6.It happened near 12th and Cherry around 1:45 a.m.Investigators say two groups of people were fighting which led to gunfire -- injuring the woman, 28.She was being treated for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a woman arrived at a hospital suffering from a gunshot wound early Sunday morning, May 6.It happened near 12th and Cherry around 1:45 a.m.Investigators say two groups of people were fighting which led to gunfire -- injuring the woman, 28.She was being treated for injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The investigation is ongoing.
Police to the rescue: Milwaukee and Brown Deer officers help those in need in separate occasions
MILWAUKEE, BROWN DEER -- Two acts of kindness caught on camera!
MILWAUKEE, BROWN DEER -- Two acts of kindness caught on camera!
Police: Man shot, injured on Milwaukee's south side
MILWUAKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on the city's south side Friday night, May 4.It happened around 10:30 p.m. near 34th and Scott.According to police, a 31-year-old man was shot during what appears to be an attempted armed robbery.
MILWUAKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on the city's south side Friday night, May 4.It happened around 10:30 p.m. near 34th and Scott.According to police, a 31-year-old man was shot during what appears to be an attempted armed robbery.
Officials: 12-year-old boy struck by vehicle near 41st and North in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 12-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle near North 41st and North Friday night, May 4.According to police, the boy was running across the street when he was struck by an oncoming car.The boy was taken to the hospital in serious condition.PHOTO GALLERYThe driver stayed on scene and is cooperating with authorities.This is a developing story, check back with FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 12-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle near North 41st and North Friday night, May 4.According to police, the boy was running across the street when he was struck by an oncoming car.The boy was taken to the hospital in serious condition.PHOTO GALLERYThe driver stayed on scene and is cooperating with authorities.This is a developing story, check back with FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Homicide investigation: Man shot near 27th and Auer in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred Thursday evening, May 3 near 27th and Auer.Police say the victim, Semaj Hudson, 22, was shot during circumstances that are unknown and died from his injuries.MPD continues to seek a motive and search for suspect(s).
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred Thursday evening, May 3 near 27th and Auer.Police say the victim, Semaj Hudson, 22, was shot during circumstances that are unknown and died from his injuries.MPD continues to seek a motive and search for suspect(s).
Man shot, injured during home invasion, armed robbery on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday night, May 3 on the city's north side.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday night, May 3 on the city's north side.
3 officers on admin. duty, 1 on admin. suspension after scuffle caught on camera during arrest
MILWAUKEE -- A scuffle between four Milwaukee police officers and a man sent everyone involved to the hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- A scuffle between four Milwaukee police officers and a man sent everyone involved to the hospital.
'Breaks my heart:' Family of man arrested near 51st and Capitol unhappy with force used
MILWAUKEE -- Family members of a man injured during his arrest near 51st and Capitol Wednesday evening, May 2, in an incident which also resulted in injuries to four Milwaukee police officers said Thursday they're strongly opposed to the force used during the man's arrest.The family said Thursday they've seen many cellphone videos, showing the incident from different angles.
MILWAUKEE -- Family members of a man injured during his arrest near 51st and Capitol Wednesday evening, May 2, in an incident which also resulted in injuries to four Milwaukee police officers said Thursday they're strongly opposed to the force used during the man's arrest.The family said Thursday they've seen many cellphone videos, showing the incident from different angles.
Caught on camera: Police need your help to identify home burglary suspect
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with the burglary of a home that happened Tuesday, May 1 in the area of 8th Street and Hayes Avenue.The victim, a 42-year-old woman, entered her home around 3:15 p.m. and encountered the male suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect wanted in connection with the burglary of a home that happened Tuesday, May 1 in the area of 8th Street and Hayes Avenue.The victim, a 42-year-old woman, entered her home around 3:15 p.m. and encountered the male suspect.
The Siege Paintball manager speaks out on rash of shootings: 'Please play at a paintball field'
BIG BEND -- Police across the country have responded to hundreds of paintball fights in recent weeks, a trend that authorities say began around the time an Atlanta rapper began posting YouTube videos encouraging people to trade real guns for paintball weapons.
BIG BEND -- Police across the country have responded to hundreds of paintball fights in recent weeks, a trend that authorities say began around the time an Atlanta rapper began posting YouTube videos encouraging people to trade real guns for paintball weapons.