Police: Victim found rolled in carpeting near 12th and Burnham is woman, 23, who died of gunshot wound

MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News has learned more about a victim found dead near 12th and Burnham -- discovered Monday, April 16 rolled up in carpeting.We've learned the victim is a woman, 23, who died as a result of a gunshot wound.The investigation is ongoing."It's crazy!" said Emanuel Ramos, who lives nearby.The medical examiner was called out to the scene on Monday.

2 men accused of shooting man in head when he didn't have money to give them set for trial

MILWAUKEE -- Two men charged in the shooting death of Michael Brown, 55, were in court Wednesday, April 18 for their preliminary hearings.Royce Bernard, 19, faces one count of felony murder as party to a crime.Arnel Collins, 22, faces one count of first degree intentional homicide, as party to a crime, use of a dangerous weapon, and one count of armed robbery with use of force, as party to a crime.

FPC must re-appoint Alfonso Morales as police chief after open meetings law violation

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission will have to re-appoint Alfonso Morales as Milwaukee police chief.The City Attorney's Office found the commission violated open meetings law by not giving proper notice that the issue would be heard during its meeting on April 5.Alderman Terry Witkowski is accusing the commission of making the same mistake by scheduling the re-do of the Morales confirmation for Thursday, April 19.Below is a statement from Alderman Witkowski:

Fire and Police Commission: 369 vehicle pursuits by MPD in 2017, 'most since at least 2002'

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission on Wednesday, April 18 released a comprehensive analysis of vehicle pursuits conducted by the Milwaukee Police Department in 2017.

ShotSpotter alerts officers to shots fired, woman dies from gunshot wound

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Tuesday morning, April 17 on the city's south side.According to police, around 2:40 a.m. officers were alerted to a ShotSpotter activation in the area of 22nd and Orchard.

Police seek 6 suspects, victim after abduction caught on camera near Sherman and Marion

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are looking for six suspects and a victim after an abduction caught on camera on Sunday, April 15 near Sherman and Marion.They are seeking five men and a woman.

Police: Shooting victim dies en route to the hospital; 2 others hurt when vehicle crashed

MILWAUKEE -- A man, 30, died near Sherman and Burleigh after he was shot at another location, and the vehicle he was being transported to the hospital in was involved in a crash.Police said this all began around 2:15 p.m. Monday, April 16 when the man was seated in a vehicle near Western and Monroe when he was shot.

Prosecutors: Drug addict admits to fighting elderly man at gas station over $6 in gas

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man has been criminally charged, accused of pushing an elderly man down and demanding his wallet at a gas station near 76th and Mill.

'Gathering souls:' Prosecutors say Milwaukee man killed 1, tried to kill 3 others in 3-hour period

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man is facing multiple charges after prosecutors say he shot and killed one person and tried to kill three others within a three-hour period on April 11.Joevashaun Ward, 37, of Milwaukee faces five charges:

Harbor Patrol rescues man who jumped into Milwaukee River and could not get out

MILWAUKEE -- Police responded to an odd scene along the Milwaukee River on Monday afternoon, April 16.According to police, a man took off his clothes down to swim trunks and jumped into the river near the Wisconsin Ave.