Body camera video shows end of incident with armed suspect holding hostages in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time, we see dramatic body camera video -- a first-person view from a Milwaukee police officer in the midst of gunfire -- as officers tried to rescue hostages.
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time, we see dramatic body camera video -- a first-person view from a Milwaukee police officer in the midst of gunfire -- as officers tried to rescue hostages.
Sheriff's Office: One person in custody after pursuit on city's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a suspect was taken into custody following a short pursuit that took place on Milwaukee's south side on Monday afternoon, December 7th.The pursuit began around 4:15 p.m., when a deputy on patrol came up behind a vehicle near S. 6th Street and Mitchell Street in Milwaukee.The deputy ran the vehicle’s plates, and found out the vehicle was listed as stolen and wanted in reference to an armed robbery in the city of Milwaukee.While waiting for backup from deputies or MPD, the suspect vehicle took off, ran a red light, and then crashed into a light pole near S. 2nd Street and Orchard Street.The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle got out and fled on foot, and that suspect was pursued by the deputy on foot.That deputy lost sight of the suspect, but MPD officers and sheriff’s deputies flooded the area and found the suspect lying down and hiding in a backyard near S. 3rd Street, about a block away from the crash.The suspect was arrested by MPD, and they also took custody of the vehicle to process it for evidence.No injuries were reported.The pursuit of the vehicle lasted about five to seven blocks.Once Milwaukee police are through with their portion of the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office will pursue charges of fleeing an officer.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Sheriff's officials say a suspect was taken into custody following a short pursuit that took place on Milwaukee's south side on Monday afternoon, December 7th.The pursuit began around 4:15 p.m., when a deputy on patrol came up behind a vehicle near S. 6th Street and Mitchell Street in Milwaukee.The deputy ran the vehicle’s plates, and found out the vehicle was listed as stolen and wanted in reference to an armed robbery in the city of Milwaukee.While waiting for backup from deputies or MPD, the suspect vehicle took off, ran a red light, and then crashed into a light pole near S. 2nd Street and Orchard Street.The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle got out and fled on foot, and that suspect was pursued by the deputy on foot.That deputy lost sight of the suspect, but MPD officers and sheriff’s deputies flooded the area and found the suspect lying down and hiding in a backyard near S. 3rd Street, about a block away from the crash.The suspect was arrested by MPD, and they also took custody of the vehicle to process it for evidence.No injuries were reported.The pursuit of the vehicle lasted about five to seven blocks.Once Milwaukee police are through with their portion of the investigation, the Sheriff’s Office will pursue charges of fleeing an officer.
Caught on camera: Cab driver robbed, shot; police retrieve photos from inside vehicle
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are looking for two suspects who robbed and shot a Milwaukee taxi driver on the city's north side -- and video surveillance could help crack the case.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are looking for two suspects who robbed and shot a Milwaukee taxi driver on the city's north side -- and video surveillance could help crack the case.
42 new Milwaukee Police Department recruits sworn in; 38 men, four women
MILWAUKEE -- The newest batch of Milwaukee police officers were sworn in on Monday morning, December 7th.The 42 new recruits, 38 men and four women were on hand at the Milwaukee Police Academy near Teutonia and Mill for the ceremony.This is the second recruit class for 2015, and the recruits range in age from 21 to 52.
MILWAUKEE -- The newest batch of Milwaukee police officers were sworn in on Monday morning, December 7th.The 42 new recruits, 38 men and four women were on hand at the Milwaukee Police Academy near Teutonia and Mill for the ceremony.This is the second recruit class for 2015, and the recruits range in age from 21 to 52.
"We can't help until we stop the threat:" MPD leads active shooter training session in Lake Geneva
LAKE GENEVA -- The shooting in San Bernardino last week that left 14 people dead has sparked action across the country, and here in southeastern Wisconsin.
LAKE GENEVA -- The shooting in San Bernardino last week that left 14 people dead has sparked action across the country, and here in southeastern Wisconsin.
Pursuit by Glendale police ends near 19th & Custer in Milwaukee; two people in custody
GLENDALE -- Glendale police say two suspects are in custody following a pursuit that happened on Monday, December 7th.Police say officers attempted to make a traffic stop to investigate a stolen vehicle -- when those inside the vehicle attempted to flee.Glendale police gave chase, and a brief pursuit ended in an alley.
GLENDALE -- Glendale police say two suspects are in custody following a pursuit that happened on Monday, December 7th.Police say officers attempted to make a traffic stop to investigate a stolen vehicle -- when those inside the vehicle attempted to flee.Glendale police gave chase, and a brief pursuit ended in an alley.
Milwaukee police: Foot chase leads to arrest of armed robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that took place near Prospect and Bradford on the city's lower east side on Sunday evening, December 6th.A suspect approached a 25-year-old Milwaukee woman just before 10 p.m. Sunday and demanded her car at gunpoint.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that took place near Prospect and Bradford on the city's lower east side on Sunday evening, December 6th.A suspect approached a 25-year-old Milwaukee woman just before 10 p.m. Sunday and demanded her car at gunpoint.
Developing: Milwaukee police investigate double shooting, one dead
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide and shooting that happened near 60th and Carmen early on Sunday, December 6th.A 19-year-old Milwaukee woman identified as Loretta Collins and a 20-year-old Milwaukee man were shot by suspects inside a passing car around 4:15 a.m.The female victim was pronounced dead at the scene and the male victim was taken to a hospital with what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.Milwaukee police seek a motive and are searching for suspects.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide and shooting that happened near 60th and Carmen early on Sunday, December 6th.A 19-year-old Milwaukee woman identified as Loretta Collins and a 20-year-old Milwaukee man were shot by suspects inside a passing car around 4:15 a.m.The female victim was pronounced dead at the scene and the male victim was taken to a hospital with what are believed to be non-life threatening injuries.Milwaukee police seek a motive and are searching for suspects.
Family of 35-year-old Ules Burks offers $5,000 reward in effort to "bring his killer to justice"
MILWAUKEE -- Five months after a murder in Milwaukee, the family of a man gunned down just blocks from his home are hoping a reward can help solve this crime.
MILWAUKEE -- Five months after a murder in Milwaukee, the family of a man gunned down just blocks from his home are hoping a reward can help solve this crime.
Police: Investigation underway after one person shot, wounded near 42nd & Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday afternoon, December 5th.It happened near 42nd and Capitol.One person was shot, and that person is expected to survive.The circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday afternoon, December 5th.It happened near 42nd and Capitol.One person was shot, and that person is expected to survive.The circumstances surrounding this incident are under investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Gun recovered at Milwaukee's Vincent High School, three students arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Three Vincent High School students were arrested by Milwaukee police on Friday morning, December 4th for their connection with a semi-automatic handgun that was recovered by officers at the school.A spokesman for Milwaukee Public Schools told FOX6 News "at no point was there a direct threat to students in the building." He did say the building was on a “code red” for a brief period of time -- and student movement was limited while the investigation was underway.The students involved in this issue now face consequences in both the criminal justice system and in MPS.The MPS spokesperson said "this is a serious situation" and it is being treated as such.
MILWAUKEE -- Three Vincent High School students were arrested by Milwaukee police on Friday morning, December 4th for their connection with a semi-automatic handgun that was recovered by officers at the school.A spokesman for Milwaukee Public Schools told FOX6 News "at no point was there a direct threat to students in the building." He did say the building was on a “code red” for a brief period of time -- and student movement was limited while the investigation was underway.The students involved in this issue now face consequences in both the criminal justice system and in MPS.The MPS spokesperson said "this is a serious situation" and it is being treated as such.
Recognize this suspect? Police need your help to identify armed robber
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public to help identify a suspect regarding an armed robbery that happened on Wednesday, November 4th.The suspect entered Hanna Food Market just before 8:30 p.m. on that Wednesday, pointed a gun at the employees, and demanded money.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public to help identify a suspect regarding an armed robbery that happened on Wednesday, November 4th.The suspect entered Hanna Food Market just before 8:30 p.m. on that Wednesday, pointed a gun at the employees, and demanded money.
Police: Man reported in Milwaukee River, removed himself from water
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called to a subject in the water near N.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called to a subject in the water near N.
"See Something, Say Something" campaign encourages public to be vigilant and alert
MILWAUKEE -- The recent events are a sad reality mass shootings can happen anywhere.
MILWAUKEE -- The recent events are a sad reality mass shootings can happen anywhere.
"This is a harsh reality we live in:" Series of violent events kills one, injures three more
MILWAUKEE -- Multiple shootings in Milwaukee early Thursday morning, December 3rd and multiple crash scenes throughout the city.
MILWAUKEE -- Multiple shootings in Milwaukee early Thursday morning, December 3rd and multiple crash scenes throughout the city.
Caught on camera: Suspect stole lottery tickets from Milwaukee gas station
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public to help identify a suspect regarding a strong arm robbery that happened at a Speedway gas station near 84th and Howard on November 26th.Police say the suspect entered the store shortly before 4 p.m., reached over the front counter and began to steal lottery tickets.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public to help identify a suspect regarding a strong arm robbery that happened at a Speedway gas station near 84th and Howard on November 26th.Police say the suspect entered the store shortly before 4 p.m., reached over the front counter and began to steal lottery tickets.
Police: Man in his 20s suffers minor injuries in stabbing near 27th & Highland
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a stabbing that happened near 27th and Highland on Wednesday evening, December 2nd.Police say a man in his 20s suffered minor injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a stabbing that happened near 27th and Highland on Wednesday evening, December 2nd.Police say a man in his 20s suffered minor injuries.
Could more have been done? Family questions first responders after fatal shooting; fire chief responds
MILWAUKEE -- Could more have been done?
MILWAUKEE -- Could more have been done?
Police: Concordia University satellite center hit by round of gunfire wasn't targeted
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a Concordia University satellite center hit by a round of gunfire on Tuesday night, December 1st wasn't targeted.The call for this incident came in shortly before 6:30 p.m. near the Concordia University Midtown Center campus, located near 56th and Capitol Drive.Police say during circumstances that remain unclear, shots were fired in a parking lot in the area.A window was shattered at Concordia when one round struck that window.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a Concordia University satellite center hit by a round of gunfire on Tuesday night, December 1st wasn't targeted.The call for this incident came in shortly before 6:30 p.m. near the Concordia University Midtown Center campus, located near 56th and Capitol Drive.Police say during circumstances that remain unclear, shots were fired in a parking lot in the area.A window was shattered at Concordia when one round struck that window.