Trauma in Milwaukee: How community advocates are working to combat violence-associated PTSD

MILWAUKEE -- PTSD is usually associated with war veterans, but psychologists say it's also associated with people exposed to violence in our city, both directly and indirectly.From fiery crashes, to carjackings, to shootings, the killing of children, countless vigils mourning lives lost -- it seems there's a constant barrage of traumatic incidents in Milwaukee.

26-year-old Milwaukee father facing child neglect charges after baby dies from hot bath

MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old Milwaukee man is facing one count of child neglect resulting in death after his six-month-old daughter suffered severe burns from a hot bath and later died.

Police: 17-year-old charged after Jakeem Sims shot in the head during drug deal

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee teen has been arrested and charged after police say he fatally shot 18-year-old Jakeem Sims during a drug deal on Milwaukee's north side.17-year-old Demonte Fischer-Hamilton faces one count of first degree reckless homicide, as party to a crime, with use of a dangerous weapon.At around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 28th, police responded to the area of 19th and Eggert to investigate a shooting.

MPD: 34-year-old man seriously hurt following shooting near 25th and Burleigh

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a 34-year-old man was shot near North 25th and Burleigh Streets Saturday evening, November 11th.Officials say the shooting happened around 5:45 p.m.The victim sustained a serious injury but is expected to survive.Police say they do not have any suspects in custody.The investigation is ongoing.

Milwaukee police investigate shooting on Milwaukee's north side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Milwaukee's north side Saturday morning, November 11th.Police were called to the area around 55th and Casper at about  2:00 a.m..Officials said no one is in custody and the cause of the shooting is under investigation.

Milwaukee police: 2 men shot sitting in car near West Fond du Lac and Congress

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting that happened near West Fond du Lac and Congress Street Friday evening, November 10th.According to Milwaukee police, two men, ages 18 and 20, were shot while sitting in a vehicle in traffic.Police say the 18-year-old driver is in serious condition -- the 20-year-old passenger sustained non-life threatening injuries.Both victims were transported separately to Froedtert Hospital.PHOTO GALLERY Authorities are working to establish a motive and suspect(s).The investigation is ongoing.

34-year-old man seriously hurt following shooting on Milwaukee's northwest side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a 34-year-old man was shot during a reported robbery on West Silver Spring near Appleton Avenue.It happened Thursday, November 9th, around 6:30 p.m.According to police, the victim suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive.No suspects are in custody.The investigation is ongoing.

Police: 20-year-old man shot, injured while sitting in vehicle near 10th and Keefe

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Thursday morning, November 9th on the city's north side.It happened shortly before 1:00 a.m. near 10th and Keefe.Police say a 20-year-old man was shot while seated in a vehicle.

MFD captain, suspended amid domestic abuse charges, pleads not guilty

MILWAUKEE -- A high-ranking Milwaukee firefighter, placed on paid suspension after he was charged in a domestic abuse case, has pleaded not guilty.47-year-old Leon Butts of Milwaukee is accused of beating and strangling his live-in girlfriend.Butts, in court Wednesday, November 8th for his arraignment -- pleaded not guilty.