"Milwaukee Trauma Response Initiative" expands to MPD District Five
MILWAUKEE -- Officials in Milwaukee are working to expand the support available to families going through traumatic experiences.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Tuesday, February 21st were joined by other city officials in announcing the expansion.Those at Milwaukee Police Department District Five will be taking part in the Milwaukee Trauma Response Initiative this year.The initiative works to support families and children who have experienced violence."And what we are trying to do, again in close collaboration with Milwaukee County, is to work with these individuals who have witnessed violence.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials in Milwaukee are working to expand the support available to families going through traumatic experiences.Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele on Tuesday, February 21st were joined by other city officials in announcing the expansion.Those at Milwaukee Police Department District Five will be taking part in the Milwaukee Trauma Response Initiative this year.The initiative works to support families and children who have experienced violence."And what we are trying to do, again in close collaboration with Milwaukee County, is to work with these individuals who have witnessed violence.
Police investigate rash of vehicle break-ins at Uihlein Soccer Park
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins at the Uihlein Soccer Park near 76th and Good Hope.Police said at least a half-dozen vehicles had their windows smashed overnight Monday, February 20th and into Tuesday.Items were stolen from some of the vehicles.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a rash of vehicle break-ins at the Uihlein Soccer Park near 76th and Good Hope.Police said at least a half-dozen vehicles had their windows smashed overnight Monday, February 20th and into Tuesday.Items were stolen from some of the vehicles.
Milwaukee police: 66-year-old man reported as critical missing found safe
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have located critical missing 66-year-old Ronald Carthen, who suffers from diabetes and needs his medication.Officials reported Carthen as critical missing after he was last seen on Friday, February 17th at approximately 6:45 a.m. in the neighborhood just south of 14th and Morgan on Milwaukee's south side.Again — he has been found safe.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have located critical missing 66-year-old Ronald Carthen, who suffers from diabetes and needs his medication.Officials reported Carthen as critical missing after he was last seen on Friday, February 17th at approximately 6:45 a.m. in the neighborhood just south of 14th and Morgan on Milwaukee's south side.Again — he has been found safe.
"We will not take testimony from politicians:" GOP lawmaker plans inner-city hearings on crime
MILWAUKEE -- A Republican state lawmaker has scheduled six committee hearings in urban areas across Wisconsin, vowing to shut out politicians from testifying as he allows inner-city residents to discuss the crime in their neighborhoods with legislators.
MILWAUKEE -- A Republican state lawmaker has scheduled six committee hearings in urban areas across Wisconsin, vowing to shut out politicians from testifying as he allows inner-city residents to discuss the crime in their neighborhoods with legislators.
Police: 2 shot, injured in separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee; suspects sought
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred early Monday morning, February 20th.The first shooting occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. near 26th and Lapham.According to police, a 26-year-old man was shot in the abdomen by unknown suspects.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred early Monday morning, February 20th.The first shooting occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. near 26th and Lapham.According to police, a 26-year-old man was shot in the abdomen by unknown suspects.
"Just devastating:" Tip from citizen leads to arrest after fatal hit-and-run near 44th & Oklahoma
MILWAUKEE -- A tip may be key when it comes to justice for a man killed in a hit-and-run crash on Milwaukee's south side.
MILWAUKEE -- A tip may be key when it comes to justice for a man killed in a hit-and-run crash on Milwaukee's south side.
Milwaukee police: Fight breaks out among family, leads to homicide
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that happened in the neighborhood near 68th and Villard on Saturday, February 18th.Officials say around 6:00 p.m. Saturday, a 32-year old Milwaukee man, identified as D'Angelo Banks, was killed by bodily force by a family member during a fight.A 47-year old Milwaukee man has been arrested and remains in custody.MPD will present this case to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for a charging decision.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that happened in the neighborhood near 68th and Villard on Saturday, February 18th.Officials say around 6:00 p.m. Saturday, a 32-year old Milwaukee man, identified as D'Angelo Banks, was killed by bodily force by a family member during a fight.A 47-year old Milwaukee man has been arrested and remains in custody.MPD will present this case to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office for a charging decision.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
More than 300 guns seized in Milwaukee so far in 2017: "Look what our officers are up against"
MILWAUKEE -- Sawed-off shotguns, Glocks and assault rifles are just some of the weapons taken off the streets of Milwaukee so far in 2017.
MILWAUKEE -- Sawed-off shotguns, Glocks and assault rifles are just some of the weapons taken off the streets of Milwaukee so far in 2017.
Milwaukee police: 2 shot, wounded in incident on city's north side
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were wounded by gunfire on Milwaukee's north side early Sunday, February 19th.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened in the neighborhood near 50th and Center shortly before 2:00 a.m.A 23-year-old man was shot in the thigh and calf.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were wounded by gunfire on Milwaukee's north side early Sunday, February 19th.Milwaukee police say the shooting happened in the neighborhood near 50th and Center shortly before 2:00 a.m.A 23-year-old man was shot in the thigh and calf.
Police: 2 men hurt, one seriously following separate shootings in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred Friday evening, February 17th.The first shooting occurred around 8:25 p.m. near 58th and Townsend.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred Friday evening, February 17th.The first shooting occurred around 8:25 p.m. near 58th and Townsend.
Police: Fight leads to arrest near 48th and Center in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fight that broke out early Saturday, February 18th on the city's north side.Officers were called to the neighborhood near 48th and Center around 12:30 a.m. Officials say a fight broke out and someone had a knife.One person was arrested and taken to a hospital for their injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fight that broke out early Saturday, February 18th on the city's north side.Officers were called to the neighborhood near 48th and Center around 12:30 a.m. Officials say a fight broke out and someone had a knife.One person was arrested and taken to a hospital for their injuries.
Photo: Milwaukee police need your help to identify suspect wanted in fatal shooting of Karen Simek
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the male suspect wanted for the January 31st homicide of 53-year-old Karen Simek.Simek was shot and killed during a robbery in the neighborhood near 12th and National around 5:40 a.m. that day.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating the male suspect wanted for the January 31st homicide of 53-year-old Karen Simek.Simek was shot and killed during a robbery in the neighborhood near 12th and National around 5:40 a.m. that day.
"It's concerning:" Gunshots fired into Milwaukee fire station on the city's north side
MILWAUKEE -- At least six gunshots were fired into Milwaukee Fire Station 13 near 30th and Locust around 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17th.
MILWAUKEE -- At least six gunshots were fired into Milwaukee Fire Station 13 near 30th and Locust around 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 17th.
Police: Man hit by shards of glass after shots fired into vehicle near 60th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a call of shots fired near 60th and Capitol Friday evening, February 17th.The call came in around 6:00 p.m.According to police, a man was getting into his car when shots were fired.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a call of shots fired near 60th and Capitol Friday evening, February 17th.The call came in around 6:00 p.m.According to police, a man was getting into his car when shots were fired.
Homicide investigation: 36-year-old man found with multiple gunshot wounds near 64th and Congress
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that happened Thursday afternoon, February 16th near 64th and Congress.It happened around 1:30 p.m.Police said a 36-year-old man, identified as Rainier Sheridan, was located at the scene suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that happened Thursday afternoon, February 16th near 64th and Congress.It happened around 1:30 p.m.Police said a 36-year-old man, identified as Rainier Sheridan, was located at the scene suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
"Hit her head on the concrete:" Elderly woman seriously injured in accident near Brady and Farwell
MILWAUKEE -- An elderly woman was hurt following an accident that took place near Brady and Farwell on Milwaukee's east side.It happened Thursday, February 16th around 3:45 p.m.Police said an 87-year-old woman was seriously hurt when she fell as she was crossing the street mid-block.Based on video officials received from one of the area residents, police believe it was the woman's fault she was hit.
MILWAUKEE -- An elderly woman was hurt following an accident that took place near Brady and Farwell on Milwaukee's east side.It happened Thursday, February 16th around 3:45 p.m.Police said an 87-year-old woman was seriously hurt when she fell as she was crossing the street mid-block.Based on video officials received from one of the area residents, police believe it was the woman's fault she was hit.
Milwaukee Police Department welcomes more than 40 new recruits
MILWAUKEE -- More than 40 police recruits are now full-fledged police officers as they graduated from the Milwaukee Police Academy on Thursday afternoon, February 16th.
MILWAUKEE -- More than 40 police recruits are now full-fledged police officers as they graduated from the Milwaukee Police Academy on Thursday afternoon, February 16th.
Gunfire at a gas station: Jury finds Lorainz Johnson GUILTY in death of Jovonte Daniels
MILWAUKEE -- Accused in the July fatal shooting of Jovonte Daniels at the former BP gas station at Sherman and Burleigh, a 21-year-old Milwaukee man was found guilty by a jury Thursday, February 16th.The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. on July 23rd.A jury on Thursday found Lorainz Johnson guilty of one count of first degree reckless homicide.Johnson was remanded into custody pending sentencing, which is set for April 7th.A criminal complaint indicates Johnson approached Daniels at the gas station.
MILWAUKEE -- Accused in the July fatal shooting of Jovonte Daniels at the former BP gas station at Sherman and Burleigh, a 21-year-old Milwaukee man was found guilty by a jury Thursday, February 16th.The shooting happened around 11:30 p.m. on July 23rd.A jury on Thursday found Lorainz Johnson guilty of one count of first degree reckless homicide.Johnson was remanded into custody pending sentencing, which is set for April 7th.A criminal complaint indicates Johnson approached Daniels at the gas station.
Milwaukee Revolutionary Black Panther Party threatens $400M lawsuit against city, MPD
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Revolutionary Black Panther Party claims it will sue the city and the Milwaukee Police Department for $400 million.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Revolutionary Black Panther Party claims it will sue the city and the Milwaukee Police Department for $400 million.
Police: 51-year-old man shot during robbery inside home near 17th and Wright
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday morning, February 15th on the city's north side.It happened around 8:00 a.m. near 17th and Wright.According to police, a 51-year-old man was shot during a robbery inside of a home.The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.MPD continues to seek suspects and the investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Wednesday morning, February 15th on the city's north side.It happened around 8:00 a.m. near 17th and Wright.According to police, a 51-year-old man was shot during a robbery inside of a home.The victim was transported to a hospital for treatment of what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.MPD continues to seek suspects and the investigation is ongoing.