'Didn't have to die:' Officials hope deadly shooting of would-be carjacker is a wake-up call
MILWAUKEE -- A carjacking suspect was shot and killed by his would-be victim early Monday, Feb. 26 near 91st and Fond du Lac in Milwaukee, and we've learned the alleged carjacker also had a gun.It happened shortly before 5:50 a.m. near Milwaukee MachineTool Corporation.Police said a man, identified as 21-year-old Carlos Martin, was shot and killed when he attempted to rob a man, 24.
MILWAUKEE -- A carjacking suspect was shot and killed by his would-be victim early Monday, Feb. 26 near 91st and Fond du Lac in Milwaukee, and we've learned the alleged carjacker also had a gun.It happened shortly before 5:50 a.m. near Milwaukee MachineTool Corporation.Police said a man, identified as 21-year-old Carlos Martin, was shot and killed when he attempted to rob a man, 24.
Police: Man struck by gunfire during altercation in Milwaukee, suspect fled the scene
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, Feb. 26.Police were dispatched to the area of 13th and Ring around 8 p.m. to investigate a shooting.Upon arrival, officers located a 29-year-old Milwaukee man suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound.The preliminary investigation revealed that a verbal altercation escalated into gunfire.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Monday night, Feb. 26.Police were dispatched to the area of 13th and Ring around 8 p.m. to investigate a shooting.Upon arrival, officers located a 29-year-old Milwaukee man suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound.The preliminary investigation revealed that a verbal altercation escalated into gunfire.
'Taking cops off of the desk:' Interim MPD chief vows 100 more officers in neighborhoods by summer
BAY VIEW -- He promised he would be a better listener than his predecessor, and on Monday night, Feb. 26, Interim Police Chief Alfonso Morales answered questions from the public about crime in Bay View.
BAY VIEW -- He promised he would be a better listener than his predecessor, and on Monday night, Feb. 26, Interim Police Chief Alfonso Morales answered questions from the public about crime in Bay View.
Surveillance video released: MPD needs help tracking down armed robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in an Aug. 7, 2017 armed robbery at Landmark Credit Union -- located near 27th and Howard.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted in an Aug. 7, 2017 armed robbery at Landmark Credit Union -- located near 27th and Howard.
Milwaukee police investigate break-in at Russ Darrow Honda
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a break-in that occurred early Monday morning, Feb. 26 at Russ Darrow Honda -- located on Brown Deer Rd.Police were called to the scene 2:30 a.m.A spokesperson from Russ Darrow told FOX6 News that nothing was taken by the suspects.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a break-in that occurred early Monday morning, Feb. 26 at Russ Darrow Honda -- located on Brown Deer Rd.Police were called to the scene 2:30 a.m.A spokesperson from Russ Darrow told FOX6 News that nothing was taken by the suspects.
Milwaukee man convicted of child enticement sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Scott Lucas, 59, on Monday, Feb. 26 to seven-and-a-half years in prison plus another nine years of extended supervision in connection with three separate child enticement incidents in a single day that happened last September.Lucas pleaded guilty to the three counts of child enticement in January.According to the criminal complaint, a 12-year-old boy was walking home from a park near 49th and Manitoba Wednesday, Sept. 13 around 5 p.m. He was near 60th and Oklahoma when he was approached by a suspicious man, later identified as Lucas, who tried to entice him.The complaint indicates Lucas waved the boy across the street -- and asked if he wanted to make a quick $20 in exchange for a sex act.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee County judge sentenced Scott Lucas, 59, on Monday, Feb. 26 to seven-and-a-half years in prison plus another nine years of extended supervision in connection with three separate child enticement incidents in a single day that happened last September.Lucas pleaded guilty to the three counts of child enticement in January.According to the criminal complaint, a 12-year-old boy was walking home from a park near 49th and Manitoba Wednesday, Sept. 13 around 5 p.m. He was near 60th and Oklahoma when he was approached by a suspicious man, later identified as Lucas, who tried to entice him.The complaint indicates Lucas waved the boy across the street -- and asked if he wanted to make a quick $20 in exchange for a sex act.
'It was horrible:' Man struck, killed by MCTS bus; last fatal incident was in 2010
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 53, was killed early Sunday, Feb. 25 when he was struck by a Milwaukee County Transit System Bus near 35th and Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 53, was killed early Sunday, Feb. 25 when he was struck by a Milwaukee County Transit System Bus near 35th and Wisconsin in Milwaukee.
FBI working with police to recover stolen Picasso; reward could soon be offered
MILWAUKEE -- The FBI is now involved in the investigation into a rare Picasso, stolen in Milwaukee, and we could soon learn of a reward offered in the case.Michael Goforth, the co-owner of DeLind Fine Art Appraisals near Jefferson and Mason said Sunday, Feb. 25 the FBI is working with Milwaukee police, and officials are discussing the idea of potentially offering a reward.
MILWAUKEE -- The FBI is now involved in the investigation into a rare Picasso, stolen in Milwaukee, and we could soon learn of a reward offered in the case.Michael Goforth, the co-owner of DeLind Fine Art Appraisals near Jefferson and Mason said Sunday, Feb. 25 the FBI is working with Milwaukee police, and officials are discussing the idea of potentially offering a reward.
Driver dies after vehicle strikes tree near Sherman and Fond du Lac
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said one man was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Saturday night, Feb. 24.The fatal crash happened near the area of Sherman and Fond du Lac at around 10 p.m.Police said the vehicle was travelling at a high rate of speed when it crashed into a tree.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said one man was killed in a single-vehicle crash late Saturday night, Feb. 24.The fatal crash happened near the area of Sherman and Fond du Lac at around 10 p.m.Police said the vehicle was travelling at a high rate of speed when it crashed into a tree.
Police: Man, 30, fatally shot near 41st and Hadley; no one in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Milwaukee's north side late Saturday night, Feb. 24.Officers were called to the scene of the shooting near 41st and Hadley at around 11:50 p.m. Upon arrival, police found a man, 30, with a fatal gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Milwaukee's north side late Saturday night, Feb. 24.Officers were called to the scene of the shooting near 41st and Hadley at around 11:50 p.m. Upon arrival, police found a man, 30, with a fatal gunshot wound.
Family argument leads to 2 men shot near 13th and Cottage; no arrests
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting that happened near 13th and Cottage on Saturday, February 24th.It happened around 12:40 p.m.According to police, two men sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds during an incident surrounding a family argument.Both men were transported to the hospital for treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting that happened near 13th and Cottage on Saturday, February 24th.It happened around 12:40 p.m.According to police, two men sustained non-life threatening gunshot wounds during an incident surrounding a family argument.Both men were transported to the hospital for treatment.
Milwaukee police: 63-year-old man wounded by gunfire near 34th & Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 34th and Capitol Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 34th and Capitol Dr.
Police: 2 men stabbed during altercation near Morgan Park, 2 arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after two men sustained stab wounds early Thursday morning, Feb. 22 near Morgan Park.Police were called out to the area of Kinnickinnic Ave.and Vollmer Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after two men sustained stab wounds early Thursday morning, Feb. 22 near Morgan Park.Police were called out to the area of Kinnickinnic Ave.and Vollmer Ave.
Officer suffers minor injuries in hit-and-run near 14th and Atkinson
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer suffered minor injuries in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night, Feb. 21.It happened near 14th and Atkinson around 7:30 p.m. Police said officers were in the area to search for a wanted suspect, a Milwaukee man, 32.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer suffered minor injuries in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday night, Feb. 21.It happened near 14th and Atkinson around 7:30 p.m. Police said officers were in the area to search for a wanted suspect, a Milwaukee man, 32.
2 suffer significant injuries in rollover crash at 27th and Teutonia, driver arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were hurt in a rollover crash at 27th and Teutonia in Milwaukee Wednesday night, Feb. 21.It happened around 8:10 p.m.Police say the driver of the striking vehicle fled on foot after the crash -- but was later arrested at the scene.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were hurt in a rollover crash at 27th and Teutonia in Milwaukee Wednesday night, Feb. 21.It happened around 8:10 p.m.Police say the driver of the striking vehicle fled on foot after the crash -- but was later arrested at the scene.