Found safe: Police locate 47-year-old James Starks
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said Sunday morning, September 17th a missing 47-year-old man has been found safe.There was concern for 47-year-old James Starks, who was considered critically missing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said Sunday morning, September 17th a missing 47-year-old man has been found safe.There was concern for 47-year-old James Starks, who was considered critically missing.
Police: Man shot after family dispute escalates into shots fired
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a 23-year-old man was shot near 13th and Greenfield Friday night, September 15th.It happened around 7:30 p.m.Officials said several family members were involved in an argument when the conflict escalated into gunshots being fired.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a 23-year-old man was shot near 13th and Greenfield Friday night, September 15th.It happened around 7:30 p.m.Officials said several family members were involved in an argument when the conflict escalated into gunshots being fired.
Milwaukee police: Woman's vehicle struck 4 times near 15th and Madison
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a shooting near 15th and Madison early Saturday, September 16th.Officials said a woman was driving in the area when she heard gun shots.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a shooting near 15th and Madison early Saturday, September 16th.Officials said a woman was driving in the area when she heard gun shots.
Investigation underway after 19-year-old woman found dead near 21st and Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a death investigation is underway near 21st and Hampton.According to police, a 19-year-old woman was found dead around 7:00 a.m. Friday, September 15th outside of a residence.Police are investigating the cause of death and the investigation is ongoing.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a death investigation is underway near 21st and Hampton.According to police, a 19-year-old woman was found dead around 7:00 a.m. Friday, September 15th outside of a residence.Police are investigating the cause of death and the investigation is ongoing.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Police: 2 shot, injured in separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee; suspects sought
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Thursday night, September 14th and early Friday morning, September 15th.The first shooting happened around 9:40 p.m. near 38th Street and North Avenue.Police say the victim, a 28-year-old man was in the area to meet friends when a subject attempted to rob the victim.The victim tried to fight off the suspect at which time he was shot by the suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Thursday night, September 14th and early Friday morning, September 15th.The first shooting happened around 9:40 p.m. near 38th Street and North Avenue.Police say the victim, a 28-year-old man was in the area to meet friends when a subject attempted to rob the victim.The victim tried to fight off the suspect at which time he was shot by the suspect.
"Isn't supposed to happen:" 75-year-old man shot, injured near 81st and Beckett; suspect sought
MILWAUKEE -- "Scared and more aware" is how some neighbors said they were feeling Thursday, September 14th after an elderly man was shot in the leg by a suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- "Scared and more aware" is how some neighbors said they were feeling Thursday, September 14th after an elderly man was shot in the leg by a suspect.
Chief Flynn says efforts to improve community relations undercut by Trump adminstration
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn says his efforts to improve community relations were undercut by the Trump administration.Flynn issued a letter Thursday, September 14th, discussing his efforts, dating back to 2015, to take part in a nationwide initiative called COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services).The Milwaukee Police Department voluntarily asked for a review of policies and practices from the U.S. DOJ, with 18 months of technical support to make suggested changes.Flynn said the Trump administration won't be finishing the process, and is publishing inaccurate or incomplete numbers about the Milwaukee Police Department.Flynn said: "Notwithstanding my frustration with poor work and the fact that an inaccurate and defective report is driving the public policy discussion, I remain committed to the ideals that motivated our request in the first place."Those ideals, Flynn said, are finding common ground and working with the community to reduce racial disparity in violent crime and address distrust in the police.He said he wants everyone to move forward and do better together.CLICK HERE to read Flynn's letter to the Milwaukee community.Meanwhile, Mayor Tom Barrett released this statement on the Collaborative Reform process:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn says his efforts to improve community relations were undercut by the Trump administration.Flynn issued a letter Thursday, September 14th, discussing his efforts, dating back to 2015, to take part in a nationwide initiative called COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services).The Milwaukee Police Department voluntarily asked for a review of policies and practices from the U.S. DOJ, with 18 months of technical support to make suggested changes.Flynn said the Trump administration won't be finishing the process, and is publishing inaccurate or incomplete numbers about the Milwaukee Police Department.Flynn said: "Notwithstanding my frustration with poor work and the fact that an inaccurate and defective report is driving the public policy discussion, I remain committed to the ideals that motivated our request in the first place."Those ideals, Flynn said, are finding common ground and working with the community to reduce racial disparity in violent crime and address distrust in the police.He said he wants everyone to move forward and do better together.CLICK HERE to read Flynn's letter to the Milwaukee community.Meanwhile, Mayor Tom Barrett released this statement on the Collaborative Reform process:
MPD: 26-year-old man seriously hurt after shooting near 36th and Rohr
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a 26-year-old man was shot near 36th and Rohr Avenue.The shooting happened around 3:15 p.m. Thursday, September 14th.According to police the victim was shot by a suspect during circumstances that remain unclear at this time.The victim was transported the a local hospital with serious injuries.No arrests have been made.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after a 26-year-old man was shot near 36th and Rohr Avenue.The shooting happened around 3:15 p.m. Thursday, September 14th.According to police the victim was shot by a suspect during circumstances that remain unclear at this time.The victim was transported the a local hospital with serious injuries.No arrests have been made.
Police: Sprint store on Milwaukee's south side burglarized for 3rd time
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a break-in at a cell phone store on the city's south side.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a break-in at a cell phone store on the city's south side.
Police: 2 seen throwing items into dumpster that was on fire; flames spread to building
MILWAUKEE -- A volunteer with the American Red Cross said they were assisting a family of nine after a fire near 15th and Lincoln.
MILWAUKEE -- A volunteer with the American Red Cross said they were assisting a family of nine after a fire near 15th and Lincoln.
1st District Court of Appeals: Milwaukee officer not entitled to disability benefits
MADISON — A state appeals court says a former Milwaukee police officer who retired after he was involved in an in-custody death does not deserve disability payments.Jason Bleichwehl was one of three officers who came under investigation after robbery suspect Derek Williams died in a squad car backseat after gasping for air and pleading for help in 2011.The officers were cleared of any wrongdoing.
MADISON — A state appeals court says a former Milwaukee police officer who retired after he was involved in an in-custody death does not deserve disability payments.Jason Bleichwehl was one of three officers who came under investigation after robbery suspect Derek Williams died in a squad car backseat after gasping for air and pleading for help in 2011.The officers were cleared of any wrongdoing.
Jury convicts man accused of killing gas station worker with baseball bat during shoplifting confrontation
MILWAUKEE -- A man accused of killing a BP gas station employee with a baseball bat during a confrontation over shoplifting has been found guilty by a jury.A jury on Tuesday, September 12th found 33-year-old Derrick Williams guilty of one count of first degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, felony 5+ years).He'll be sentenced on November 3rd.
MILWAUKEE -- A man accused of killing a BP gas station employee with a baseball bat during a confrontation over shoplifting has been found guilty by a jury.A jury on Tuesday, September 12th found 33-year-old Derrick Williams guilty of one count of first degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, felony 5+ years).He'll be sentenced on November 3rd.
Milwaukee police: 27-year-old man shot, wounded near 19th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 19th and Center on Wednesday afternoon, September 13th.Officials say the shooting happened around 4:25 p.m. The circumstances surrounding that shooting are being investigated.The victim suffered a non-life threatening injury -- and was taken to a hospital.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded near 19th and Center on Wednesday afternoon, September 13th.Officials say the shooting happened around 4:25 p.m. The circumstances surrounding that shooting are being investigated.The victim suffered a non-life threatening injury -- and was taken to a hospital.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Police: 2 shot, injured in separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened early Wednesday morning, September 13th.According to police, around 12:15 a.m. a 21-year-old man arrived at a local hospital suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened early Wednesday morning, September 13th.According to police, around 12:15 a.m. a 21-year-old man arrived at a local hospital suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound.
"We're having a crisis:" East side residents, fed up with crime, put alderman in hot seat
MILWAUKEE -- Those living on Milwaukee's east side, fed up over crime, put their alderman in the hot seat Tuesday, September 12th.More than 1,000 people have signed an online petition demanding changes on the east side due to a spike in crime.
MILWAUKEE -- Those living on Milwaukee's east side, fed up over crime, put their alderman in the hot seat Tuesday, September 12th.More than 1,000 people have signed an online petition demanding changes on the east side due to a spike in crime.
Police: 1 man dead, 1 wounded after being shot in vehicle near 54th and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating after one person was fatally shot and another was wounded near 54th and Burleigh Thursday evening, September 7th.The shooting happened shortly after 7:15 p.m.Police say two men were shot in a vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating after one person was fatally shot and another was wounded near 54th and Burleigh Thursday evening, September 7th.The shooting happened shortly after 7:15 p.m.Police say two men were shot in a vehicle.
Police: 3 flee vehicle after crash during pursuit near Locust and Pierce
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after a stolen vehicle crashed during a pursuit Tuesday night, September 12th.The crash happened near Locust and Pierce.Police said three suspects fled the stolen vehicle after the crash.
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after a stolen vehicle crashed during a pursuit Tuesday night, September 12th.The crash happened near Locust and Pierce.Police said three suspects fled the stolen vehicle after the crash.
