Donate the gift of life: Milwaukee Police, Fire Departments host community blood drive Friday
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department are hosting a community blood drive on Friday, July 29th.Blood donations decrease in summer months.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department are hosting a community blood drive on Friday, July 29th.Blood donations decrease in summer months.
MPD: 1 person seriously injured following accident near N. 17th & North
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News one person suffered serious injuries following a crash that took place near N. 17th and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News one person suffered serious injuries following a crash that took place near N. 17th and W.
"You don't feel safe:" Woman who lost boyfriend to gun violence says home is still being targeted
MILWAUKEE -- One week ago, a Milwaukee woman's boyfriend was shot and killed outside their home.
MILWAUKEE -- One week ago, a Milwaukee woman's boyfriend was shot and killed outside their home.
"Instinct just kicked in:" MPD officers speak out after rescuing 6-year-old with autism from river
MILWAUKEE -- A close call Tuesday, July 26th at a Milwaukee Brewers game.
MILWAUKEE -- A close call Tuesday, July 26th at a Milwaukee Brewers game.
Man charged after hit-and-run that killed 2 told investigators he "thought he saw a gun"
MILWAUKEE -- Charges have been filed in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed two people near 39th and Hopkins on May 27th.The accused is 18-year-old Marvin Anthony.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges have been filed in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed two people near 39th and Hopkins on May 27th.The accused is 18-year-old Marvin Anthony.
1 of 2 men federally charged in connection with gun used to shoot MPD officer pleads not guilty
MILWAUKEE -- A gun used to shoot Milwaukee Police Officer Brandon Baranowski five times near 17th and Morgan in Milwaukee on Sunday, July 17th has led to federal criminal charges filed against 24-year-old Emanuel Romo of West Allis and 22-year-old Alonso Sandoval of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A gun used to shoot Milwaukee Police Officer Brandon Baranowski five times near 17th and Morgan in Milwaukee on Sunday, July 17th has led to federal criminal charges filed against 24-year-old Emanuel Romo of West Allis and 22-year-old Alonso Sandoval of Milwaukee.
Police: Three shot, injured in two separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred between late Wednesday night, July 27th and early Thursday morning, July 28th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred between late Wednesday night, July 27th and early Thursday morning, July 28th.
Police: 39-year-old man shot, injured during attempted robbery in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday, July 28th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday, July 28th.
"Stray bullets can touch anybody:" 17-year-old recovering after he was shot in McGovern Park
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old from Milwaukee is recovering after he was struck by a stray bullet on Tuesday night, July 26th in McGovern Park.Thankfully, FOX6 News is told the young man is getting better, and he did not suffer life-threatening injuries.McGovern Park is one regulars describe as very peaceful -- but that was not the case Tuesday night.
MILWAUKEE -- A 17-year-old from Milwaukee is recovering after he was struck by a stray bullet on Tuesday night, July 26th in McGovern Park.Thankfully, FOX6 News is told the young man is getting better, and he did not suffer life-threatening injuries.McGovern Park is one regulars describe as very peaceful -- but that was not the case Tuesday night.
4 teens in custody after pursuit of stolen vehicle, crash may be responsible for as many as 6 carjackings
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police may have their suspects in connection with a string of carjackings across the city.Four teenagers were taken into custody after a pursuit and subsequent crash on Tuesday night, July 26th near 29th and Hampton.Police say they were driving a stolen 2010 Acura, wanted in connection with a recent string of carjackings near 51st and Silver Spring Drive.Officers attempted a traffic stop -- but the vehicle fled, leading police on a pursuit lasting six minutes.The pursuit ended in a crash involving a total of three vehicles near 29th and Hampton.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police may have their suspects in connection with a string of carjackings across the city.Four teenagers were taken into custody after a pursuit and subsequent crash on Tuesday night, July 26th near 29th and Hampton.Police say they were driving a stolen 2010 Acura, wanted in connection with a recent string of carjackings near 51st and Silver Spring Drive.Officers attempted a traffic stop -- but the vehicle fled, leading police on a pursuit lasting six minutes.The pursuit ended in a crash involving a total of three vehicles near 29th and Hampton.
Alert on, off-duty MPD officers rescue 6-year-old boy with autism from river near Miller Park
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say alert on and off-duty officers worked together to rescue a child with autism near Miller Park.Police say MPD bike officer Juan Lopez was on patrol for the July 26th Milwaukee Brewers baseball game at Miller Park when he was flagged down by a father from Glendale who said his six-year-old son with autism was missing.Officer Lopez and Officer Michael Maldonado began immediately searching the surrounding area.A few minutes later, a woman yelled to officers that the child was in the Menomonee River near the pedestrian bridge.The child was standing in the water and MPD Detective Alexander Ayala and Officer Jose Acevedo, who were off-duty and attending a tailgate, ran to the river and took the boy to safety.The child was reunited with his parents and no medical attention was needed.Police say the quick response by everyone involved prevented a potentially dangerous situation and demonstrated that officers, even when off-duty, are always there to help the community.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say alert on and off-duty officers worked together to rescue a child with autism near Miller Park.Police say MPD bike officer Juan Lopez was on patrol for the July 26th Milwaukee Brewers baseball game at Miller Park when he was flagged down by a father from Glendale who said his six-year-old son with autism was missing.Officer Lopez and Officer Michael Maldonado began immediately searching the surrounding area.A few minutes later, a woman yelled to officers that the child was in the Menomonee River near the pedestrian bridge.The child was standing in the water and MPD Detective Alexander Ayala and Officer Jose Acevedo, who were off-duty and attending a tailgate, ran to the river and took the boy to safety.The child was reunited with his parents and no medical attention was needed.Police say the quick response by everyone involved prevented a potentially dangerous situation and demonstrated that officers, even when off-duty, are always there to help the community.PHOTO GALLERY
Alderman propose raising taxes to hire 150 new MPD officers; how the plan could cost the city
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee aldermen are proposing a property tax increase to pay for 150 new Milwaukee police officers -- a move that could result in the loss of some funding from the state of Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee aldermen are proposing a property tax increase to pay for 150 new Milwaukee police officers -- a move that could result in the loss of some funding from the state of Wisconsin.
Former District Attorney E. Michael McCann robbed of his wallet while out for a walk
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating strong-armed robbery that happened near 66th and Fairview on Milwaukee's west side on Monday, July 25th.Officials say the victim, who FOX6 News has learned was former Milwaukee County District Attorney E.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating strong-armed robbery that happened near 66th and Fairview on Milwaukee's west side on Monday, July 25th.Officials say the victim, who FOX6 News has learned was former Milwaukee County District Attorney E.
Caught in the crossfire: 17-year-old boy shot, wounded in McGovern Park
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Tuesday night, July 26th in McGovern Park.Police say a 17-year-old boy was shot while he was standing in the basketball area.He was struck by gunfire when two other male suspects began shooting at each other.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.Police are investigating.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Tuesday night, July 26th in McGovern Park.Police say a 17-year-old boy was shot while he was standing in the basketball area.He was struck by gunfire when two other male suspects began shooting at each other.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.Police are investigating.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Teens in stolen car arrested after pursuit & crash; accused in string of carjackings
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say three teenagers are in custody in connection with a string of recent carjackings -- after a pursuit and subsequent crash Tuesday evening, July 26th at 29th and Hampton.Police say shortly before 7:00 p.m., officers on patrol spotted a vehicle wanted in connection with a series of carjackings near 51st and Silver Spring.Officers attempted to stop the vehicle when it fled, and a pursuit ensued -- lasting for six minutes.The pursuit ended in a crash near 29th and Hampton Avenue involving a total of three vehicles, including the suspect vehicle.PHOTO GALLERY "This car at least, and we believe some of the occupants since the original carjacking on the 21st have been involved in six other carjackings throughout our city," Stephen Basting with MPD said.Police arrested four teenagers who were in the stolen 2010 Acura -- ages 15, 16, and 17.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say three teenagers are in custody in connection with a string of recent carjackings -- after a pursuit and subsequent crash Tuesday evening, July 26th at 29th and Hampton.Police say shortly before 7:00 p.m., officers on patrol spotted a vehicle wanted in connection with a series of carjackings near 51st and Silver Spring.Officers attempted to stop the vehicle when it fled, and a pursuit ensued -- lasting for six minutes.The pursuit ended in a crash near 29th and Hampton Avenue involving a total of three vehicles, including the suspect vehicle.PHOTO GALLERY "This car at least, and we believe some of the occupants since the original carjacking on the 21st have been involved in six other carjackings throughout our city," Stephen Basting with MPD said.Police arrested four teenagers who were in the stolen 2010 Acura -- ages 15, 16, and 17.
"She's my everything:" Woman thanks MPD officer who went above and beyond in caring for her dog
MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest impact -- and that is the case with this story.
MILWAUKEE -- Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest impact -- and that is the case with this story.
Bullets recovered by Milwaukee investigators link Dimitri McDaniels to 2 crime scenes
MILWAUKEE -- 29-year-old Dimitri McDaniels of Milwaukee is charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Remone Reed near 49th and Fiebrantz on Sunday morning, June 19th -- as well as the shooting and wounding of a man near Teutonia and Villard on Thursday, June 16th.McDaniels faces the following charges:
MILWAUKEE -- 29-year-old Dimitri McDaniels of Milwaukee is charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 29-year-old Remone Reed near 49th and Fiebrantz on Sunday morning, June 19th -- as well as the shooting and wounding of a man near Teutonia and Villard on Thursday, June 16th.McDaniels faces the following charges:
Christopher Manney loses appeal to rejoin the Milwaukee Police Department
MILWAUKEE -- Christopher Manney has lost his appeal with the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission to rejoin the Milwaukee Police Department.Manney shot and killed 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee on April 30, 2014.
MILWAUKEE -- Christopher Manney has lost his appeal with the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission to rejoin the Milwaukee Police Department.Manney shot and killed 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee on April 30, 2014.
Gunfire at a gas station: Lorainz Johnson charged in fatal shooting of Jovonte Daniels
MILWAUKEE -- 21-year-old Lorainz Johnson of Milwaukee is charged with first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the fatal shooting of Jovonte Daniels on Saturday, July 23rd.
MILWAUKEE -- 21-year-old Lorainz Johnson of Milwaukee is charged with first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the fatal shooting of Jovonte Daniels on Saturday, July 23rd.
Milwaukee man charged in connection with April 2015 fatal shooting of Trevon Harris
MILWAUKEE -- 22-year-old David Harris of Milwaukee is now charged with first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of Trevon Harris in April 2015.According to the criminal complaint, Trevon Harris was shot near the intersection of Teutonia and Capitol Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- 22-year-old David Harris of Milwaukee is now charged with first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of Trevon Harris in April 2015.According to the criminal complaint, Trevon Harris was shot near the intersection of Teutonia and Capitol Dr.