"Acting out ain't gonna solve nothing:" Sisters of man shot, killed by police encourage peace
MILWAUKEE -- A large crowd gathered Sunday evening, August 14th in the area near Sherman Park -- near the BP gas station that was one of six businesses burned Saturday night in the wake of a fatal officer-involved shooting near 44th and Auer.The group marched Sunday evening to 44th and Auer, where a vigil was held in the street.
MILWAUKEE -- A large crowd gathered Sunday evening, August 14th in the area near Sherman Park -- near the BP gas station that was one of six businesses burned Saturday night in the wake of a fatal officer-involved shooting near 44th and Auer.The group marched Sunday evening to 44th and Auer, where a vigil was held in the street.
Police leave area near 8th and Wisconsin after officers in riot gear seen near Domino's
MILWAUKEE -- There was a large police presence near 8th and Wisconsin in downtown Milwaukee Sunday night, August 14th.Police responded to the area around 9:30 p.m. after a group of young men came to the area in vehicles.
MILWAUKEE -- There was a large police presence near 8th and Wisconsin in downtown Milwaukee Sunday night, August 14th.Police responded to the area around 9:30 p.m. after a group of young men came to the area in vehicles.
Police identify 6 of 7 homicide victims killed during a violent weekend in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have released the names of six of the seven homicide victims killed this weekend.The first fatal shooting happened around 6:00 p.m. Friday near Sherman and Burleigh.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have released the names of six of the seven homicide victims killed this weekend.The first fatal shooting happened around 6:00 p.m. Friday near Sherman and Burleigh.
Police: 8-10 people arrested on premises of old "Escape" nightclub during apparent rap video shoot
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News a number of individuals were arrested Sunday, August 14th -- accused of trespassing at the old and closed nightclub called "Escape" near Teutonia and Mill.We're told the group of people were trying to film a rap video.The arrests took place around 4:15 p.m.Police say between eight and 10 people were arrested after police received a tip that someone was on the property.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News a number of individuals were arrested Sunday, August 14th -- accused of trespassing at the old and closed nightclub called "Escape" near Teutonia and Mill.We're told the group of people were trying to film a rap video.The arrests took place around 4:15 p.m.Police say between eight and 10 people were arrested after police received a tip that someone was on the property.
Milwaukee unrest: BMO Harris Bank officials assess damage after branch near 36th & Fond du Lac burned
MILWAUKEE -- BMO Harris Bank executives are assessing the damage by civil unrest to one of its branches in the city of Milwaukee Saturday evening, August 13th to determine the extent of the damages and when it can be reopened.
MILWAUKEE -- BMO Harris Bank executives are assessing the damage by civil unrest to one of its branches in the city of Milwaukee Saturday evening, August 13th to determine the extent of the damages and when it can be reopened.
A.G. Brad Schimel: “I am saddened by the senseless destruction...appeal for calm"
MADISON -- Attorney General Brad Schimel issued the following statement in the wake of the officer-involved fatal shooting and unrest that occurred in Milwaukee:
MADISON -- Attorney General Brad Schimel issued the following statement in the wake of the officer-involved fatal shooting and unrest that occurred in Milwaukee:
Police investigate homicide: Woman died at hospital after shooting at 28th and Lisbon
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Sunday afternoon, August 14th near 28th and Lisbon.It happened around 4:30 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department responded to an alley near 28th and Lisbon.Police say a woman was taken to the hospital from the scene, but she has passed away.Additionally, Milwaukee police were dispatched to a non-fatal shooting that happened about four hours prior to this homicide on Sunday near 25th and Roosevelt.Police say a 26-year-old Milwaukee man was shot during circumstances that remain under investigation.The investigation into these incidents continues.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Sunday afternoon, August 14th near 28th and Lisbon.It happened around 4:30 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department responded to an alley near 28th and Lisbon.Police say a woman was taken to the hospital from the scene, but she has passed away.Additionally, Milwaukee police were dispatched to a non-fatal shooting that happened about four hours prior to this homicide on Sunday near 25th and Roosevelt.Police say a 26-year-old Milwaukee man was shot during circumstances that remain under investigation.The investigation into these incidents continues.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
"Acting out of anger, anguish, anxiety:" Faith leaders respond after night of unrest in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Seventeen arrests were made Saturday night, August 13th and Sunday morning, August 14th as violent unrest filled the area near Sherman and Burleigh after a fatal officer-involved shooting near 44th and Auer Saturday afternoon.
MILWAUKEE -- Seventeen arrests were made Saturday night, August 13th and Sunday morning, August 14th as violent unrest filled the area near Sherman and Burleigh after a fatal officer-involved shooting near 44th and Auer Saturday afternoon.
Police: Milwaukee man fatally stabbed near 29th and Lisbon
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that happened near 29th and Lisbon late on Saturday, August 13th.A 23-year old Milwaukee man was stabbed during a dispute with another male around 10:00 p.m.The victim was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.Milwaukee police continue to seek the suspect.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that happened near 29th and Lisbon late on Saturday, August 13th.A 23-year old Milwaukee man was stabbed during a dispute with another male around 10:00 p.m.The victim was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.Milwaukee police continue to seek the suspect.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
"It's very scary:" 5 men dead following separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Five people are dead as a result of fatal shooting incidents that happened on Friday, August 12th and early Saturday, August 13th, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office.All of the victims killed in these incidents were men, the medical examiner said.Two of the deaths are prompting city leaders to look deeper into the activity at a tavern considered a trouble spot.
MILWAUKEE -- Five people are dead as a result of fatal shooting incidents that happened on Friday, August 12th and early Saturday, August 13th, according to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office.All of the victims killed in these incidents were men, the medical examiner said.Two of the deaths are prompting city leaders to look deeper into the activity at a tavern considered a trouble spot.
"Absurd, ridiculous:" State Fair visitors returned to their parked cars Friday night to find $60 tickets
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of dollars worth of tickets were handed out Friday night, August 5th near Wisconsin State Fair Park -- after city of Milwaukee officials switched signs without letting drivers know.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of dollars worth of tickets were handed out Friday night, August 5th near Wisconsin State Fair Park -- after city of Milwaukee officials switched signs without letting drivers know.
Update: 10-year-old missing Milwaukee boy found safe
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police have located the 10-year-old boy who went missing Thursday night, August 11th.Sean Colon was last seen around 8:30 p.m. Thursday night, August 11th playing with friends outside his house in the area of N. 28th and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police have located the 10-year-old boy who went missing Thursday night, August 11th.Sean Colon was last seen around 8:30 p.m. Thursday night, August 11th playing with friends outside his house in the area of N. 28th and W.
Police: 26-year-old shot, seriously injured near 35th & Auer in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday night, August 11th near 35th and Auer.Police say a 26-year-old man was shot around 8:00 p.m.A preliminary investigation revealed that numerous gunshots were fired and the victim was shot at least once.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday night, August 11th near 35th and Auer.Police say a 26-year-old man was shot around 8:00 p.m.A preliminary investigation revealed that numerous gunshots were fired and the victim was shot at least once.
Chief Flynn takes part in crime and policing summit in Chicago after deadliest day of shootings in 13 years
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn was in Chicago Wednesday, August 10th for a crime and policing summit.The meeting at the University of Chicago came after the deadliest day of shootings in Chicago in 13 years.On Monday, August 8th, nine people were killed across the city.Flynn and other top police officials from nearly a dozen other major cities discussed national crime trends and the problems many departments face."If we were to draw and ellipsis and a density map around our highest poverty neighbors with our highest rate of unemployment, highest rate of school drop outs and the highest number of abandoned homes, that ellipsis would be the location of our highest rates of violence.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn was in Chicago Wednesday, August 10th for a crime and policing summit.The meeting at the University of Chicago came after the deadliest day of shootings in Chicago in 13 years.On Monday, August 8th, nine people were killed across the city.Flynn and other top police officials from nearly a dozen other major cities discussed national crime trends and the problems many departments face."If we were to draw and ellipsis and a density map around our highest poverty neighbors with our highest rate of unemployment, highest rate of school drop outs and the highest number of abandoned homes, that ellipsis would be the location of our highest rates of violence.
"Still in shock:" 4 men accused of fatally shooting Rebecca Wood during armed robbery got away with $20
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Four men have been arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery turned homicide.32-year-old Rebecca Wood was shot and killed on July 13th near 28th and Clarke.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- Four men have been arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery turned homicide.32-year-old Rebecca Wood was shot and killed on July 13th near 28th and Clarke.
Accidental fire started by 13-year-old boy causes $50K in damage to school playground
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an accidental fire that happened at the Bryant Elementary School Playground near Fond du Lac and Silver Spring Drive on Tuesday, August 9th.It happened around 2:30 p.m.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an accidental fire that happened at the Bryant Elementary School Playground near Fond du Lac and Silver Spring Drive on Tuesday, August 9th.It happened around 2:30 p.m.
5 suspects arrested after carjacking and pursuit which ended near 28th and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- An armed carjacking Wednesday morning, August 10th led to a cross-town pursuit.It all started around 9:00 a.m. near 77th and Beckett in Milwaukee -- when police say five suspects robbed the victim of their vehicle at gunpoint.
MILWAUKEE -- An armed carjacking Wednesday morning, August 10th led to a cross-town pursuit.It all started around 9:00 a.m. near 77th and Beckett in Milwaukee -- when police say five suspects robbed the victim of their vehicle at gunpoint.
Police: 28-year-old man shot, injured near 24th & Orchard in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning, August 10th.It happened in the area of 24th and Orchard around 4:50 a.m.PHOTO GALLERYPolice say a 28-year-old Milwaukee man was shot during circumstances that are still being investigated.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning, August 10th.It happened in the area of 24th and Orchard around 4:50 a.m.PHOTO GALLERYPolice say a 28-year-old Milwaukee man was shot during circumstances that are still being investigated.
Police: Man shot, killed near 50th and Clarke in Milwaukee; no one in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday morning, August 9th.It happened near 50th and Clarke around 7:45 a.m.Police say a man was shot during circumstances that remain under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred Tuesday morning, August 9th.It happened near 50th and Clarke around 7:45 a.m.Police say a man was shot during circumstances that remain under investigation.