"Tragic:" Medical examiner says driver sped off after spotting squad car; cousins killed
MILWAUKEE -- Speed is believed to have led to a crash that killed two cousins early Monday morning, April 3rd near 70th and Marion in Milwaukee, and loved ones -- hundreds of them -- gathered in the rain to pay tribute to the two young men on Monday evening.The crash happened around 2:00 a.m.The medical examiner on Monday night identified the victims as 29-year-old Quincy Brown and 22-year-old Kelvin Jones.
MILWAUKEE -- Speed is believed to have led to a crash that killed two cousins early Monday morning, April 3rd near 70th and Marion in Milwaukee, and loved ones -- hundreds of them -- gathered in the rain to pay tribute to the two young men on Monday evening.The crash happened around 2:00 a.m.The medical examiner on Monday night identified the victims as 29-year-old Quincy Brown and 22-year-old Kelvin Jones.
4-year-old recovers after shooting himself with mom's gun: "It's a blessing this child is alive"
MILWAUKEE -- A four-year-old boy is recovering from a gunshot wound after police say he got his hands on his mother's firearm on Sunday afternoon, April 3rd and shot himself.It happened around 1:00 p.m. Sunday near 60th and Hampton.Police said the boy's injury wasn't believed to be life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE -- A four-year-old boy is recovering from a gunshot wound after police say he got his hands on his mother's firearm on Sunday afternoon, April 3rd and shot himself.It happened around 1:00 p.m. Sunday near 60th and Hampton.Police said the boy's injury wasn't believed to be life-threatening.
Recognize him? Police release sketch of suspect wanted in attempted sexual assault
MILWAUKEE -- The victim fought him off -- but he remains at large.
MILWAUKEE -- The victim fought him off -- but he remains at large.
3 struck by gunfire before vehicle crashed into building at 76th and Grantosa
MILWAUKE -- A vehicle crashed into the front door of a building near 76th and Grantosa early Sunday, April 2nd, after all three occupants of that vehicle were struck by gunfire, police said.Milwaukee police officers responded to the scene around 2:30 a.m.According to police, the victims were traveling northbound in their vehicle on N. 76th Street when an unknown suspect(s) fired multiple shots into the vehicle.
MILWAUKE -- A vehicle crashed into the front door of a building near 76th and Grantosa early Sunday, April 2nd, after all three occupants of that vehicle were struck by gunfire, police said.Milwaukee police officers responded to the scene around 2:30 a.m.According to police, the victims were traveling northbound in their vehicle on N. 76th Street when an unknown suspect(s) fired multiple shots into the vehicle.
Shots fired after crash involving 2 vehicles near 20th and Capitol; no injuries reported
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened near 20th and Capitol overnight, which involved the occupants of two vehicles.Police said a vehicle slammed into the passenger side of another vehicle, and after the crash, an occupant of the striking vehicle got out and started shooting.The occupants of the damaged vehicle then fled the scene, later returning to gather some items left behind.The suspect vehicle was no longer on scene when FOX6 News crews arrived.No injuries were reported.A clerk at the gas station where this played out said he's pretty sure the store's surveillance cameras didn't capture the confrontation.PHOTO GALLERYThe investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shots fired incident that happened near 20th and Capitol overnight, which involved the occupants of two vehicles.Police said a vehicle slammed into the passenger side of another vehicle, and after the crash, an occupant of the striking vehicle got out and started shooting.The occupants of the damaged vehicle then fled the scene, later returning to gather some items left behind.The suspect vehicle was no longer on scene when FOX6 News crews arrived.No injuries were reported.A clerk at the gas station where this played out said he's pretty sure the store's surveillance cameras didn't capture the confrontation.PHOTO GALLERYThe investigation is ongoing.
Police: 4-year-old accidentally shot after mother left handgun within his reach
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a four-year-old boy was accidentally shot Sunday, April 2nd after, police say, his mother left a handgun within his reach.It happened around 1:00 p.m. near 60th and Hampton.Police said the boy was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.Meanwhile, his mother was arrested, and this case will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office later this week.This wasn't the first time something like this has happened in Milwaukee.In September of 2016, police said a six-year-old boy accidentally shot his nine-year-old half-brother near 20th and Hadley.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a four-year-old boy was accidentally shot Sunday, April 2nd after, police say, his mother left a handgun within his reach.It happened around 1:00 p.m. near 60th and Hampton.Police said the boy was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.Meanwhile, his mother was arrested, and this case will be reviewed by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office later this week.This wasn't the first time something like this has happened in Milwaukee.In September of 2016, police said a six-year-old boy accidentally shot his nine-year-old half-brother near 20th and Hadley.
Police: Individuals in 2 cars shot at each other near 76th & Grantosa; no one hurt
MIILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating after they say individuals in two cars began shooting at each other near 76th and Grantosa.It happened Monday, January 23rd around 5:00 p.m.Police said no one was hurt -- and no one is in custody.Witnesses are not being cooperative, police said.Police do not have a good description of the vehicles involved at this point -- other than the fact that one was a blue SUV.PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MIILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating after they say individuals in two cars began shooting at each other near 76th and Grantosa.It happened Monday, January 23rd around 5:00 p.m.Police said no one was hurt -- and no one is in custody.Witnesses are not being cooperative, police said.Police do not have a good description of the vehicles involved at this point -- other than the fact that one was a blue SUV.PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Milwaukee police: 2 people shot following fight near 24th and Hopkins
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after two people were shot following a confrontation near 24th and Hopkins.The shooting occurred Saturday, April 1st.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after two people were shot following a confrontation near 24th and Hopkins.The shooting occurred Saturday, April 1st.
"Officers were very shaken:" Gunshot strikes police squad, 1 officer hurt by broken glass
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an incident during which a gunshot was fired in the area of an occupied squad car and the bullet struck the squad.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an incident during which a gunshot was fired in the area of an occupied squad car and the bullet struck the squad.
"I hope that they're not hurting them:" Woman worries after her dogs were stolen from her home
MILWAUKEE -- A pet owner on Milwaukee's south side returns home after a busy day to find out her dogs have been taken.
MILWAUKEE -- A pet owner on Milwaukee's south side returns home after a busy day to find out her dogs have been taken.
He's one of Milwaukee's most prolific car thieves and he is only 15 years old
MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors describe him as one of Milwaukee's most prolific car thieves -- and he is not even old enough to drive legally.
MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors describe him as one of Milwaukee's most prolific car thieves -- and he is not even old enough to drive legally.
Police: 47-year-old man shot, killed near 42nd and Silver Spring Drive
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 42-year-old man, identified by authorities as Timothy Cunningham, was killed in a shooting Wednesday night, March 29th near 42nd and Silver Spring Drive.It happened around 7:30 p.m.Police said the circumstances surrounding this shooting are under investigation.MPD is seeking suspects.PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 42-year-old man, identified by authorities as Timothy Cunningham, was killed in a shooting Wednesday night, March 29th near 42nd and Silver Spring Drive.It happened around 7:30 p.m.Police said the circumstances surrounding this shooting are under investigation.MPD is seeking suspects.PHOTO GALLERYMonitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Police: Driver runs red light, collides with school bus near 55th and Hadley
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to an accident involving a school bus and another vehicle Thursday morning, March 30th on the city's northwest side.It happened around 6:30 a.m. in the area of 55th and Hadley.The preliminary investigation reveals that a vehicle ran a red light and a school bus struck it.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to an accident involving a school bus and another vehicle Thursday morning, March 30th on the city's northwest side.It happened around 6:30 a.m. in the area of 55th and Hadley.The preliminary investigation reveals that a vehicle ran a red light and a school bus struck it.
Milwaukee police: 72-year-old man dies after crash on city's north side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating the sudden death of a 72-year-old man that happened near 20th and North Avenue on Wednesday morning, March 29th.Officials say the man was driving his Chevrolet Malibu eastbound on W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating the sudden death of a 72-year-old man that happened near 20th and North Avenue on Wednesday morning, March 29th.Officials say the man was driving his Chevrolet Malibu eastbound on W.
2 men arrested after double shooting near 27th and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have arrested two men in connection to a shooting that left two women injured near 27th and Burleigh Tuesday evening, March 28th.Police said a 31-year-old man and 33-year-old man have been taken into custody.Around 4:40 p.m., a 50-year-old woman and a 38-year-old woman were shot during circumstances that are still under investigation.PHOTO GALLERYThe 50-year-old suffered injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have arrested two men in connection to a shooting that left two women injured near 27th and Burleigh Tuesday evening, March 28th.Police said a 31-year-old man and 33-year-old man have been taken into custody.Around 4:40 p.m., a 50-year-old woman and a 38-year-old woman were shot during circumstances that are still under investigation.PHOTO GALLERYThe 50-year-old suffered injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.
Milwaukee police arrest 2 men found sleeping in stolen vehicle near 51st and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were taken into custody late Tuesday night, March 28th after they were found sleeping in a stolen vehicle.According to police, officers observed two subjects sleeping in a stolen vehicle that was parked in the area of 51st and Capitol Drive around 11:00 p.m.A handgun was in plain view and within close proximity to one of the occupants.As a precaution, officers from the Tactical Enforcement Unit were deployed to the scene.
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were taken into custody late Tuesday night, March 28th after they were found sleeping in a stolen vehicle.According to police, officers observed two subjects sleeping in a stolen vehicle that was parked in the area of 51st and Capitol Drive around 11:00 p.m.A handgun was in plain view and within close proximity to one of the occupants.As a precaution, officers from the Tactical Enforcement Unit were deployed to the scene.
Family pleads for information in search for Corey Adams, a veteran suffering from PTSD
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for your help in their search for 45-year-old Corey Adams.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for your help in their search for 45-year-old Corey Adams.
"Hope it eats him alive:" Devontae Coleman captured more than 6 months after fatal hit-and-run
MILWAUKEE -- Online records indicate 20-year-old Devontae Coleman is now in custody in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed 22-year-old Tyann Bunch in August 2016.
MILWAUKEE -- Online records indicate 20-year-old Devontae Coleman is now in custody in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed 22-year-old Tyann Bunch in August 2016.
Police: 2 women, shot near 27th and Burleigh; 1 in grave condition
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after two women were shot near 27th and Burleigh Streets on Tuesday, March 28th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating after two women were shot near 27th and Burleigh Streets on Tuesday, March 28th.
Former Milwaukee police captain will run for Milwaukee County sheriff in 2018
MILWAUKEE -- Earnell Lucas, a former Milwaukee Police captain and current Major League Baseball executive, will run for Milwaukee County sheriff in 2018.“He thinks we can do much better than we are doing today," said Sachin Chheda, a Milwaukee-based Democratic strategist who is working as an adviser to Lucas. "He will be filing and announcing in the coming weeks."Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke's current term expires in 2018.
MILWAUKEE -- Earnell Lucas, a former Milwaukee Police captain and current Major League Baseball executive, will run for Milwaukee County sheriff in 2018.“He thinks we can do much better than we are doing today," said Sachin Chheda, a Milwaukee-based Democratic strategist who is working as an adviser to Lucas. "He will be filing and announcing in the coming weeks."Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke's current term expires in 2018.