Police: Two shot, wounded in two separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Thursday, June 16th.The first shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. near 32nd and Wells.Police say a 25-year-old man was shot during a confrontation with a group subjects.

Woman dies after she was shot in head near Sherman & Rohr; suspect in custody

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Thursday morning, June 16th on the city's north side.It happened around 3:00 a.m. near Sherman and Rohr.

Police pursuit, crash did not dampen student's resolve to graduate with her class

MILWAUKEE -- A terrible crash on Sunday, June 12th did not stop one Bradley Tech High School student from graduation.A police pursuit on Sunday ended with a crash near 37th and Villard.

Police: Shots fired at garbage truck on Milwaukee's north side

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a Shotspotter alert around 8:35 a.m. on Wednesday, June 15th in the neighborhood near 25th and Vienna on the city's north side.Several shots were fired at a sanitation truck by two unknown suspects.No one was injured in the incident, but the truck was hit by the gunfire.The investigation is ongoing and MPD continues to seek suspects.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

Fredrick Ramsey charged, accused of fatally stabbing woman

MILWAUKEE -- 30-year-old Fredrick Ramsey of Milwaukee is charged with second-degree reckless homicide in the stabbing death of Alexandria Taylor.According to the criminal complaint, Ramsey and Taylor had been in a relationship for the past 11 years and had two children together.On Saturday, June 11th, Ramsey and Taylor apparently got into an argument behind a gas station in the area of Atkinson and Keefe.

Milwaukee officials unveil plan to reduce crime, improve traffic safety

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn and Alderman Terry Witkowski introduced on Tuesday, June 14th what they call the "Milwaukee Police Department Traffic Safety Plan" -- a plan aimed at reducing crime and improving traffic safety in the city.Officials say they are getting a $150,000 state grant that allows them to put more enforcement in high crime, high car thefts areas through traffic enforcement.Mayor Barrett has noticed drivers scoffing at the law."Just running the light -- my reactions range from, 'What are you doing?' to 'This is insane,'" Barrett said.It's more of a problem than many think.

Former Milwaukee police detective pleads guilty to violating civil rights of handcuffed man

MILWAUKEE -- A former Milwaukee Police Department detective pleaded guilty on Tuesday, June 14th to depriving an arrestee of his civil rights by assaulting him while he was handcuffed to an interview-room wall.49-year-old Rodolfo Gomez, Jr.

Recognize this guy? Milwaukee police need help identifying armed robbery suspect

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify a suspect wanted in an armed robbery that occurred around 5:50 p.m. on June 6th at the Family Dollar store located near 60th and Hampton Avenue.Police say the suspect in this case approached a store employee and asked for help with merchandise.

"We don't feel safe:" Woman wants cameras at Park & Ride lot after thieves cut Jeep, stole battery

MILWAUKEE -- Commuters say a Park and Ride lot in Milwaukee is quickly becoming a favorite spot for crooks -- and you might not believe what they're taking!Niki Hayek wants security cameras installed at the College Avenue Park and Ride lot to monitor potential criminal activity.

Teens ages 17, 16, 15 arrested after crash during pursuit involving four other vehicles

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say three teenagers are in custody after their vehicle caused a crash involving four other vehicles near 36th and Villard.This all began around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12th when an off-duty officer on his way home from work spotted a suspicious Ford F-150, and suspects appearing to be breaking into vehicles in the area of 89th Street and W.

Violent Saturday: Police investigating three separate homicides

MILWAUKEE -- It was a violent weekend in Milwaukee -- and Milwaukee police are investigating three separate homicides that happened on Saturday alone.The first incident happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11th.Police say a 49-year-old woman, identified by officials as Judy Smith, died as a result of blunt force trauma to her head and upper body.It happened near 34th and Park Hill Avenue.Police said they are seeking a known suspect in this case.

Police: Person of interest in custody after woman stabbed to death near 5th & Vienna

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 26-year-old woman was stabbed to death near 5th and Vienna Saturday morning, June 11th.Police say the stabbing occurred shortly after 4:00 a.m.Investigators have taken a person of interest in custody.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

Police investigate homicide: Man's body found in trash bin near 5th and Wright

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide after a man's body was discovered near 5th and Wright.Officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office tell FOX6 News the body was found in a trash bin.Police were notified around 11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 11th, and the medical examiner was called to the scene around noon.Police are treating this death as a homicide -- and investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.

MPD: 49-year-old woman dies from blunt force trauma near 34th & Park Hill Avenue

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating the death of a 49-year-old woman that happened near N. 34th Street and Park Hill Avenue.The call to police came in shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 11th.According to police, the woman died from blunt force trauma to her head and upper body.Milwaukee police are now seeking a known offender for this incident.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

Police: Two men hurt in double shooting that happened near 29th and Kilbourn

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say two people were hurt in a double shooting that happened on Saturday night, June 11th.It happened shortly before 10:00 p.m. near 29th and Kilbourn.Police say a 27-year-old man and 26-year-old man were hurt in the shooting that happened during circumstances that are under investigation.

21-year-old man shot, injured while walking near 60th & Villard; suspects sought

MILWAUKEE --Milwaukee police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred Friday night, June 10th.It happened around 9:45 p.m. in the area of 60th and Villard.The investigation revealed that the victim was walking when several gunshots were fired from a car.

Milwaukee County officials make change to GPS monitoring as Chief Flynn voices frustration

MILWAUKEE -- Days after Milwaukee's police chief began ripping Milwaukee County officials for letting teenagers carjackers run loose, Milwaukee County officials have changed the policy regarding GPS monitoring.

"There are people we need to protect:" MPD holds roll call in the street as school year ends

MILWAUKEE -- The "last student attendance day" for Milwaukee Public Schools students this school year is Monday, June 13th -- and on Thursday, June 9th, Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn held a roll call in the street in an effort to make sure the last few days of the school year are safe ones.The roll call was held outside James Madison Academic Campus on Milwaukee's northwest side.Police said there will be community outreach officers around the schools through Monday.