Milwaukee police investigate stabbing near 6th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a stabbing that happened near 6th and Capitol on Tuesday night, July 5th.It happened around 7:30 p.m.Police say a man was stabbed and hurt.MPD is now investigating.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a stabbing that happened near 6th and Capitol on Tuesday night, July 5th.It happened around 7:30 p.m.Police say a man was stabbed and hurt.MPD is now investigating.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Police arrest two young men found sleeping in vehicle stolen from Germantown
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a call for a "subject with a gun" led to the arrest of two young men found asleep in a stolen vehicle.Police on Tuesday, July 5th around 5:30 a.m. were called out to the area near 76th and Good Hope Road -- where they found a 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old man asleep in a vehicle that had been stolen from Germantown.Both young men were arrested and could face charges of operating a vehicle without the owner's consent.No firearm was found in the vehicle.This case will be presented to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office in the coming days for charges.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a call for a "subject with a gun" led to the arrest of two young men found asleep in a stolen vehicle.Police on Tuesday, July 5th around 5:30 a.m. were called out to the area near 76th and Good Hope Road -- where they found a 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old man asleep in a vehicle that had been stolen from Germantown.Both young men were arrested and could face charges of operating a vehicle without the owner's consent.No firearm was found in the vehicle.This case will be presented to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office in the coming days for charges.
Recognize him? Milwaukee police need your help identifying suspect wanted in home burglary
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying a suspect wanted in a burglary that happened at a home on W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying a suspect wanted in a burglary that happened at a home on W.
Police: Two shot, injured in two separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Monday night, July 4th.The first shooting occurred just before 6:30 p.m. near 60th and North Avenue.Police say a 28-year-old Milwaukee man was shot while in his car by suspect(s) that have yet to be identified.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Monday night, July 4th.The first shooting occurred just before 6:30 p.m. near 60th and North Avenue.Police say a 28-year-old Milwaukee man was shot while in his car by suspect(s) that have yet to be identified.
Milwaukee police prevent attempted armed robbery near 29th & Wisconsin Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- Officers from District Three of the Milwaukee Police Department were in the right place at the right time as they prevented a convicted felon from potentially committing a robbery.The officers were on patrol in the area of 29th Street and Wisconsin Avenue around 10:25 p.m. on July 2nd when they were flagged down.
MILWAUKEE -- Officers from District Three of the Milwaukee Police Department were in the right place at the right time as they prevented a convicted felon from potentially committing a robbery.The officers were on patrol in the area of 29th Street and Wisconsin Avenue around 10:25 p.m. on July 2nd when they were flagged down.
Mayor Barrett, at Sherman Park, responds to accusations he's "clueless" about how to solve problems
MILWAUKEE -- There was a parade on the Fourth of July in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood -- as Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett responded to accusations that he was "clueless" about how to solve problems in the park long-term.Neighbors told FOX6 News there has been an increased police presence in Sherman Park since Wednesday night, June 29th when police and deputies responded to the park in riot gear, after young people were apparently throwing rocks and bottles -- damaging the window of a nearby BP gas station and the window of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus.
MILWAUKEE -- There was a parade on the Fourth of July in Milwaukee's Sherman Park neighborhood -- as Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett responded to accusations that he was "clueless" about how to solve problems in the park long-term.Neighbors told FOX6 News there has been an increased police presence in Sherman Park since Wednesday night, June 29th when police and deputies responded to the park in riot gear, after young people were apparently throwing rocks and bottles -- damaging the window of a nearby BP gas station and the window of a Milwaukee County Transit System bus.
Police pursuit from Oak Creek to Milwaukee ends in crash
MILWAUKEE -- One person is in custody after a police pursuit that ended in a crash near 15th and Hayes in Milwaukee early Monday, July 4th.Initially, Oak Creek police responded to a 911 call for an intruder in a residence.
MILWAUKEE -- One person is in custody after a police pursuit that ended in a crash near 15th and Hayes in Milwaukee early Monday, July 4th.Initially, Oak Creek police responded to a 911 call for an intruder in a residence.
Trial approaches for boy accused in shooting death of Tariq Akbar after US Bank Fireworks Show
MILWAUKEE -- It has been one year since 14-year-old Tariq Akbar was shot and killed in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- It has been one year since 14-year-old Tariq Akbar was shot and killed in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee police will be out in force on land and water to keep you safe during US Bank Fireworks
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are gearing up for the big US Bank Fireworks Show -- set to begin around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3rd over Lake Michigan and Milwaukee's Veterans Park.Police are reminding folks that streets around downtown Milwaukee and the Lakefront will be closed temporarily Sunday night due to the fireworks show.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are gearing up for the big US Bank Fireworks Show -- set to begin around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, July 3rd over Lake Michigan and Milwaukee's Veterans Park.Police are reminding folks that streets around downtown Milwaukee and the Lakefront will be closed temporarily Sunday night due to the fireworks show.
Watching fireworks on the water is "awesome," but ignoring the rules can spoil the holiday
MILWAUKEE -- The water would be a popular spot Sunday, July 3rd ahead of and during the spectacular US Bank Fireworks Show -- and that meant an increased law enforcement presence.
MILWAUKEE -- The water would be a popular spot Sunday, July 3rd ahead of and during the spectacular US Bank Fireworks Show -- and that meant an increased law enforcement presence.
"Terrible:" Increased patrols after rocks thrown at officers during large disturbance at Sherman Park
MILWAUKEE -- There was chaos in Sherman Park near 39th and Burleigh Wednesday night, June 29th -- and officers and deputies in riot gear were called out to disperse a group of teenagers/young adults breaking windows and throwing rocks at officers.Thankfully, no one was hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- There was chaos in Sherman Park near 39th and Burleigh Wednesday night, June 29th -- and officers and deputies in riot gear were called out to disperse a group of teenagers/young adults breaking windows and throwing rocks at officers.Thankfully, no one was hurt.
Police: 23-year-old man shot, wounded near 23rd and Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 23rd and Keefe.Police say shortly before 3:00 p.m., a 23-year-old man was shot and suffered a non-life threatening injury.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 23rd and Keefe.Police say shortly before 3:00 p.m., a 23-year-old man was shot and suffered a non-life threatening injury.
Officers in riot gear respond to Sherman Park for group breaking windows, throwing rocks at police
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police officers were called out to Sherman Park, near 39th and Burleigh around 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday night, June 29th for a large disturbance.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police officers were called out to Sherman Park, near 39th and Burleigh around 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday night, June 29th for a large disturbance.
Pursuit ends in crash at Appleton and Vienna; two people taken into custody
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody after a pursuit ended in a crash at Appleton and Vienna in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening, June 29th.The pursuit began shortly before 7:00 p.m. on the east end of Wauwatosa.Police say one man, believe to be the driver of the vehicle being pursued fled the scene of the crash on foot after it happened.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody after a pursuit ended in a crash at Appleton and Vienna in Milwaukee on Wednesday evening, June 29th.The pursuit began shortly before 7:00 p.m. on the east end of Wauwatosa.Police say one man, believe to be the driver of the vehicle being pursued fled the scene of the crash on foot after it happened.
Police: 83-year-old woman struck by pickup truck & killed near Lincoln & Howell
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say an 83-year-old Milwaukee woman was struck by a vehicle and killed on Wednesday, June 29th near Howell and Lincoln Avenue.It happened just after 11:30 a.m.Police say the victim was struck by a Dodge Ram pickup truck -- driven by a 59-year-old Milwaukee man.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say an 83-year-old Milwaukee woman was struck by a vehicle and killed on Wednesday, June 29th near Howell and Lincoln Avenue.It happened just after 11:30 a.m.Police say the victim was struck by a Dodge Ram pickup truck -- driven by a 59-year-old Milwaukee man.
One in custody, one sought after robbery at North Shore Bank in Wauwatosa; subsequent chase
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police say one person is in custody and one person is being sought after a bank robbery and subsequent chase on Wednesday morning, June 29th.Police say this all began with the bank robbery at the North Shore Bank located near 85th and North.Two suspects, with their faces concealed, presented a gun and got away with an undisclosed amount of money shortly before 9:30 a.m.Police were able to make contact with the suspect vehicle at 49th and Congress, with help from Milwaukee police, and one person was taken into custody.
WAUWATOSA -- Wauwatosa police say one person is in custody and one person is being sought after a bank robbery and subsequent chase on Wednesday morning, June 29th.Police say this all began with the bank robbery at the North Shore Bank located near 85th and North.Two suspects, with their faces concealed, presented a gun and got away with an undisclosed amount of money shortly before 9:30 a.m.Police were able to make contact with the suspect vehicle at 49th and Congress, with help from Milwaukee police, and one person was taken into custody.
Police need your help identifying suspect accused of pointing gun at man at ATM in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying a suspect accused of pointing a gun at a man at an ATM near Mason and Milwaukee Street in downtown Milwaukee.It happened early on Tuesday morning, June 28th -- shortly before 1:00 a.m.Police say the victim was at the ATM when the suspect approached -- pointing a black handgun at him before fleeing the scene on foot.The suspect is described as a black man in his mid-to-late 20s.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying a suspect accused of pointing a gun at a man at an ATM near Mason and Milwaukee Street in downtown Milwaukee.It happened early on Tuesday morning, June 28th -- shortly before 1:00 a.m.Police say the victim was at the ATM when the suspect approached -- pointing a black handgun at him before fleeing the scene on foot.The suspect is described as a black man in his mid-to-late 20s.
One dead, one in critical condition following two separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Monday night, June 27th and early Tuesday morning, June 28th.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Monday night, June 27th and early Tuesday morning, June 28th.
Police: Man shot in back of head near 35th & Silver Spring, no one in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning, June 29th.It happened around 1:50 a.m. near 35th and Silver Spring.Police say a man was shot in the back of the head.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Wednesday morning, June 29th.It happened around 1:50 a.m. near 35th and Silver Spring.Police say a man was shot in the back of the head.
"I want people to feel safe:" City leaders unveil "Summer Policing Plan," an effort to reduce crime & fear
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton and other aldermen, including Bob Donovan and Jose Perez on Tuesday afternoon, June 28th unveiled the Milwaukee Police Department's "Summer Policing Plan" -- an effort to reduce both crime and fear in the city."All Milwaukeeans deserve a safe summer," Barrett said.According to a statement from the Mayor's Office, the goals of this plan include reducing crime, improving neighborhood quality of life, building mutual trust with residents and strengthening partnerships with neighborhood stakeholders.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton and other aldermen, including Bob Donovan and Jose Perez on Tuesday afternoon, June 28th unveiled the Milwaukee Police Department's "Summer Policing Plan" -- an effort to reduce both crime and fear in the city."All Milwaukeeans deserve a safe summer," Barrett said.According to a statement from the Mayor's Office, the goals of this plan include reducing crime, improving neighborhood quality of life, building mutual trust with residents and strengthening partnerships with neighborhood stakeholders.