Pictures: 885 guns recovered in 4 months by Milwaukee police officers
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, April 30 released some photos showing the guns/drugs found in vehicles over the past few weeks.They noted that in the first four months of 2018, 885 guns have been recovered by MPD officers.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, April 30 released some photos showing the guns/drugs found in vehicles over the past few weeks.They noted that in the first four months of 2018, 885 guns have been recovered by MPD officers.
107 years in prison for 2nd of 2 men charged federally in connection with 'cruel robbery spree'
MILWAUKEE -- The second of two men prosecutors say were part of a robbery crew has been sentenced to more than 100 years in prison.Officials with the United States Attorney's Office on Monday, April 30 announced Otis Hunter has been sentenced to serve 107 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of conspiracy to commit robberies, three business robberies, two carjackings and five counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.His co-defendant, Deshawn Evans, was sentenced to serve 32 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of conspiracy, a business robbery, a carjacking and two counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.According to a news release from the United States Attorney's Office, Hunter and Evans were sentenced to the mandatory minimum sentence imposed by Congress -- for use of firearms during crimes of violence.According to prosecutors, between Nov. 17, 2016, and Dec. 4, 2016, Hunter and Evans were part of a robbery crew that committed three business robberies and two carjackings, all at gunpoint.
MILWAUKEE -- The second of two men prosecutors say were part of a robbery crew has been sentenced to more than 100 years in prison.Officials with the United States Attorney's Office on Monday, April 30 announced Otis Hunter has been sentenced to serve 107 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of conspiracy to commit robberies, three business robberies, two carjackings and five counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.His co-defendant, Deshawn Evans, was sentenced to serve 32 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of conspiracy, a business robbery, a carjacking and two counts of brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence.According to a news release from the United States Attorney's Office, Hunter and Evans were sentenced to the mandatory minimum sentence imposed by Congress -- for use of firearms during crimes of violence.According to prosecutors, between Nov. 17, 2016, and Dec. 4, 2016, Hunter and Evans were part of a robbery crew that committed three business robberies and two carjackings, all at gunpoint.
'Guns down, paintballs up:' Police issue warning after 65 shooting incidents in 4 days
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police issued a warning to residents on Monday, April 30 following a recent increase in paintball shootings across the city -- 65 since Thursday, April 26.In just four days, police have responded to dozens of calls where individuals have been shooting paintballs at citizens.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police issued a warning to residents on Monday, April 30 following a recent increase in paintball shootings across the city -- 65 since Thursday, April 26.In just four days, police have responded to dozens of calls where individuals have been shooting paintballs at citizens.
Fight leads to gunfire on Milwaukee's northwest side, woman wounded
MILWAUKEE -- A fight between a 33-year-old Milwaukee woman and a known male suspect led to gunfire on the city's northwest side on Monday morning, April 30.Officers responded to a home near 58th and Hampton around 10:15 a.m. to investigate a report of a shooting.The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.MPD continues to seek the suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- A fight between a 33-year-old Milwaukee woman and a known male suspect led to gunfire on the city's northwest side on Monday morning, April 30.Officers responded to a home near 58th and Hampton around 10:15 a.m. to investigate a report of a shooting.The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.MPD continues to seek the suspect.
Police: 16-year-old boy shot, injured in Milwaukee; day care center struck by gunfire
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday, April 29 near 37th and Chambers.According to police, around 5:45 p.m. a 16-year-old boy suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.Police are looking for two suspects.According to police, shots were also fired by the same subjects in the area of 37th and Burleigh -- where a day care center was struck.No one inside was hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday, April 29 near 37th and Chambers.According to police, around 5:45 p.m. a 16-year-old boy suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.Police are looking for two suspects.According to police, shots were also fired by the same subjects in the area of 37th and Burleigh -- where a day care center was struck.No one inside was hurt.
Milwaukee police investigate 'sudden death' of 64-year-old West Allis man
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating the “sudden death” of a 64-year-old man that happened Friday, April 27.According to police, officers were on patrol when the victim was walking into a business and collapsed near 92nd and Bluemound Road around 4:50 p.m.Medical attention was summoned and life saving measures were taken -- but the victim died.PHOTO GALLERYAn autopsy will be performed to determine a cause of death.The investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating the “sudden death” of a 64-year-old man that happened Friday, April 27.According to police, officers were on patrol when the victim was walking into a business and collapsed near 92nd and Bluemound Road around 4:50 p.m.Medical attention was summoned and life saving measures were taken -- but the victim died.PHOTO GALLERYAn autopsy will be performed to determine a cause of death.The investigation is ongoing.
Police: Man dies after collapsing while walking into gas station near 92nd and Bluemound
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a man, 64, from West Allis died after he collapsed while walking into a business near 92nd and Bluemound Friday, April 27.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.Police said the man was walking into a business when he collapsed.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a man, 64, from West Allis died after he collapsed while walking into a business near 92nd and Bluemound Friday, April 27.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.Police said the man was walking into a business when he collapsed.
Milwaukee police officers cleared of wrongdoing in in-custody death of Jamar Ferguson
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office revealed on Friday, April 27 that the officers did not contribute to the in-custody death of Jamar Ferguson in November 2017.Ferguson had been fleeing from Milwaukee police when he crashed into a tree near 9th and North Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office revealed on Friday, April 27 that the officers did not contribute to the in-custody death of Jamar Ferguson in November 2017.Ferguson had been fleeing from Milwaukee police when he crashed into a tree near 9th and North Ave.
Police: 2 taken to hospital after double shooting on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting that happened Friday afternoon, April 27, on the city's north side.It happened around 11:30 a.m. near the area of 25th and Locust.According to police, two adult men were shot by an unknown suspect during circumstances that are unclear at this time.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting that happened Friday afternoon, April 27, on the city's north side.It happened around 11:30 a.m. near the area of 25th and Locust.According to police, two adult men were shot by an unknown suspect during circumstances that are unclear at this time.
Police: 2 shot, injured in separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened late Thursday night, April 26.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened late Thursday night, April 26.
Body cam video: Shot fired by officer at standoff suspect after he allegedly fired toward officers
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday afternoon, April 26 revealed new information after an hours-long tactical situation that began Wednesday afternoon and lasted more than 10 hours.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday afternoon, April 26 revealed new information after an hours-long tactical situation that began Wednesday afternoon and lasted more than 10 hours.
Police: Man, 25, shot, wounded near 13th and Chambers; no one in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Police say a man was shot and wounded during circumstances that remain under investigation on Thursday afternoon, April 26.It happened around 1:45 near 13th and Chambers.Police said the man, 25, was shot by an unknown suspect during circumstances that are unclear.The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Police say a man was shot and wounded during circumstances that remain under investigation on Thursday afternoon, April 26.It happened around 1:45 near 13th and Chambers.Police said the man, 25, was shot by an unknown suspect during circumstances that are unclear.The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The investigation is ongoing.
Police: Victim dropped off at fire house with very serious gunshot wound on April 21 has died
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 21, died as a result of a very serious gunshot wound suffered on April 21 near 18th and Locust on April 21, police announced Thursday, April 26.Police said around 9:15 p.m. on April 21, the victim was dropped off at a fire house -- where fire officials performed life-saving measures and took the victim to the hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 21, died as a result of a very serious gunshot wound suffered on April 21 near 18th and Locust on April 21, police announced Thursday, April 26.Police said around 9:15 p.m. on April 21, the victim was dropped off at a fire house -- where fire officials performed life-saving measures and took the victim to the hospital.
Police: 1 arrested after pursuit of vehicle linked to recent shooting that crashed near 65th and Congress
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody after a pursuit involving a vehicle wanted in connection with a shooting in Milwaukee.Police said shortly before noon on Thursday, April 26, a report of a vehicle traveling recklessly came in -- and officers spotted it near 76th and Hampton.The vehicle fled and officers pursued it.It later crashed near 65th and Congress -- and two occupants fled on foot.The driver, a Milwaukee man, 28, was taken into custody.Police said the vehicle is linked to a recent shooting.The investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken into custody after a pursuit involving a vehicle wanted in connection with a shooting in Milwaukee.Police said shortly before noon on Thursday, April 26, a report of a vehicle traveling recklessly came in -- and officers spotted it near 76th and Hampton.The vehicle fled and officers pursued it.It later crashed near 65th and Congress -- and two occupants fled on foot.The driver, a Milwaukee man, 28, was taken into custody.Police said the vehicle is linked to a recent shooting.The investigation is ongoing.
At least 1 person taken to the hospital from scene of crash near 53rd and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- At least one person was taken to the hospital from the scene of a crash near 53rd and Villard Thursday, April 26.It happened around 10:15 a.m.Police said the crash involved two vehicles.The cause is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- At least one person was taken to the hospital from the scene of a crash near 53rd and Villard Thursday, April 26.It happened around 10:15 a.m.Police said the crash involved two vehicles.The cause is under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
4 taken to hospital after crash related to police pursuit near 12th and Orchard
MILWAUKEE -- A driver was arrested following a police pursuit and crash that happened near 12th and Orchard Wednesday night, April 25.According to police, around 9 p.m. a subject driving a Chevy Impala attempted to elude officers during a vehicle pursuit while traveling eastbound on W.
MILWAUKEE -- A driver was arrested following a police pursuit and crash that happened near 12th and Orchard Wednesday night, April 25.According to police, around 9 p.m. a subject driving a Chevy Impala attempted to elude officers during a vehicle pursuit while traveling eastbound on W.
Arrest made after shooting near 7th and Meinecke; 1 man wounded
MILWAUKEE -- An arrest has been made after a shooting near 7th and Meinecke on Wednesday evening, April 25.It happened around 5 p.m.Police said a Milwaukee man suffered an injury not believed to be life-threatening and was taken to the hospital for treatment.A known suspect was arrested.The investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- An arrest has been made after a shooting near 7th and Meinecke on Wednesday evening, April 25.It happened around 5 p.m.Police said a Milwaukee man suffered an injury not believed to be life-threatening and was taken to the hospital for treatment.A known suspect was arrested.The investigation is ongoing.
Milwaukee sees surge in hit-and-run crashes, more fatalities than ever: 'This has not happened before'
MILWAUKEE -- New numbers show hit-and-run crashes are on the rise in the City of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- New numbers show hit-and-run crashes are on the rise in the City of Milwaukee.