Concerns over body cameras for MPD addressed during meeting of Fire & Police Commission
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says by the end of 2016, the Milwaukee Police Department will be utilizing 1,200 body cameras.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett says by the end of 2016, the Milwaukee Police Department will be utilizing 1,200 body cameras.
Police: One person shot Thursday evening near Sherman and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday evening, September 3rd.It happened around 5:15 p.m. near Sherman Boulevard and Capitol Drive.Police say one person was shot, and that victim is expected to survive.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.No further details have yet been released.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday evening, September 3rd.It happened around 5:15 p.m. near Sherman Boulevard and Capitol Drive.Police say one person was shot, and that victim is expected to survive.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.No further details have yet been released.
Take a closer look: Police hope distinctive backpack could lead to tips in teen's death
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police hope a distinctive backpack will help lead to new tips in the shooting death of a teenager earlier this summer.18-year-old Angelo Young was shot and killed near Garfield Avenue and Palmer Street around 11:40 p.m. on July 21st.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police hope a distinctive backpack will help lead to new tips in the shooting death of a teenager earlier this summer.18-year-old Angelo Young was shot and killed near Garfield Avenue and Palmer Street around 11:40 p.m. on July 21st.
Mayor calls for 1,200 body cameras to be utilized by Milwaukee police officers, but how will they work?
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission has a meeting set for Thursday evening, September 3rd, and on the agenda is discussion on body cameras for police officers.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission has a meeting set for Thursday evening, September 3rd, and on the agenda is discussion on body cameras for police officers.
Police: Two in custody for armed robbery after suspect fled into apartment building
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say two people have been taken into custody in connection with an armed robbery.We're told the armed robbery took place near a vehicle.Police were investigating in the 3800 block of S.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say two people have been taken into custody in connection with an armed robbery.We're told the armed robbery took place near a vehicle.Police were investigating in the 3800 block of S.
Bicyclist taken to the hospital after being struck by vehicle near Muskego & White Street
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a bicyclist had to be taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, September 2nd.It happened around 3:00 p.m. near S.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a bicyclist had to be taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, September 2nd.It happened around 3:00 p.m. near S.
"I appreciate it:" Dexter Carter, found hanging in cell, thanks MPD officers for saving his life
MILWAUKEE -- For all intents and purposes, Dexter Carter was dead.
MILWAUKEE -- For all intents and purposes, Dexter Carter was dead.
Brown Deer police chief speaks out about "strong" relationship with MPD after terminated pursuit
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer's chief of police is speaking out following a pursuit Tuesday evening, September 1st which began in Brown Deer and was terminated in Milwaukee.
BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer's chief of police is speaking out following a pursuit Tuesday evening, September 1st which began in Brown Deer and was terminated in Milwaukee.
Barrett, Flynn testify as Senate committee debates bill mandating tougher sentences for gun crimes
MADISON -- Debate over tougher punishments for certain gun crimes turned sour at the state Capitol on Tuesday, as two Milwaukee lawmakers argued in front of the city's mayor and police chief.Mayor Tom Barrett and Police Chief Ed Flynn both testified in favor of Assembly Bill 220, which would require that anyone convicted of a violent crime who later gets caught with a gun serves at least a three-year sentence.As Rep.
MADISON -- Debate over tougher punishments for certain gun crimes turned sour at the state Capitol on Tuesday, as two Milwaukee lawmakers argued in front of the city's mayor and police chief.Mayor Tom Barrett and Police Chief Ed Flynn both testified in favor of Assembly Bill 220, which would require that anyone convicted of a violent crime who later gets caught with a gun serves at least a three-year sentence.As Rep.
Police: 34-year-old man shot, injured near 21st and Fond du Lac
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, September 1st.It happened around 3:00 p.m. in the 2300 block of N. 21st Street (near 21st and Fond du Lac).Police say a 34-year-old Milwaukee man was shot during circumstances that remain under investigation.He was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.The investigation is ongoing and police continue to seek suspects.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday afternoon, September 1st.It happened around 3:00 p.m. in the 2300 block of N. 21st Street (near 21st and Fond du Lac).Police say a 34-year-old Milwaukee man was shot during circumstances that remain under investigation.He was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.The investigation is ongoing and police continue to seek suspects.
Man hears woman's cries as she's beaten and races to help; he says he was simply "doing what's right"
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was found battered and beaten in an alley near 8th and Greenfield on Tuesday morning, September 1st, and police say this could have been much worse.
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was found battered and beaten in an alley near 8th and Greenfield on Tuesday morning, September 1st, and police say this could have been much worse.
Officials: Woman found dead in Milwaukee alley may have died from drug overdose
MILWAUKEE -- A 30-year-old woman found dead in an alley near 36th and Florist in Milwaukee may have died from a drug overdose, according to officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.
MILWAUKEE -- A 30-year-old woman found dead in an alley near 36th and Florist in Milwaukee may have died from a drug overdose, according to officials with the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office.
Milwaukee Police: Burglary suspect caught with stolen snow blower
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested a burglary suspect on the city's northwest side on Monday, August 31st after the suspect was seen pushing a stolen snow blower across a parking lot.Officers responded to the neighborhood near 55th and Roosevelt around 5:15 p.m. on Monday for a report of an entry in progress.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested a burglary suspect on the city's northwest side on Monday, August 31st after the suspect was seen pushing a stolen snow blower across a parking lot.Officers responded to the neighborhood near 55th and Roosevelt around 5:15 p.m. on Monday for a report of an entry in progress.
Milwaukee police: Three shot, injured in two separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Monday night, August 31st.The first shooting occurred at approximately 8:35 p.m. Police say a 16-year-old girl was shot during a dispute near Florist and Teutonia.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Monday night, August 31st.The first shooting occurred at approximately 8:35 p.m. Police say a 16-year-old girl was shot during a dispute near Florist and Teutonia.
MPD: 24-year-old man shot, injured near 38th & Keefe, no suspects in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday morning, September 1st.It happened around 8:20 a.m. near 38th and Keefe.Police say a 24-year-old man sustained a non life-threatening gunshot wound to his shoulder.No suspects are in custody.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred Tuesday morning, September 1st.It happened around 8:20 a.m. near 38th and Keefe.Police say a 24-year-old man sustained a non life-threatening gunshot wound to his shoulder.No suspects are in custody.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Neighbors on edge after body found near 36th & Florist: "I just want everyone to be safe out here"
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after a body was found Monday morning, August 31st on the city's northwest side.Police say a woman's body, now identified as 30-year-old Emily Hastings, was found behind a home near 36th and Florist around 6:15 a.m.An autopsy will be performed by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine a cause of death.
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation is underway after a body was found Monday morning, August 31st on the city's northwest side.Police say a woman's body, now identified as 30-year-old Emily Hastings, was found behind a home near 36th and Florist around 6:15 a.m.An autopsy will be performed by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office to determine a cause of death.
Police arrest two people following pursuit of vehicle taken in armed robbery
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say two people were arrested following a pursuit on Monday evening, August 31st.It began around 7:30 p.m.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say two people were arrested following a pursuit on Monday evening, August 31st.It began around 7:30 p.m.
Caught on camera: Can you help Milwaukee police identify three suspects in IHOP robbery?
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects who robbed an International House of Pancakes on Fond du Lac Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects who robbed an International House of Pancakes on Fond du Lac Ave.
Police investigate armed robbery at George Webb restaurant; suspects able to escape with money
MILWAUKEE -- Police are searching for two suspects after an armed robbery at a George Webb restaurant.It happened just before 2:30 a.m. near Howell and College Avenue.Police say one of the suspects had a gun -- and both were able to escape with money.It is unknown if there were any customers inside the restaurant -- but employees were there at the time.No one was injured.The investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are searching for two suspects after an armed robbery at a George Webb restaurant.It happened just before 2:30 a.m. near Howell and College Avenue.Police say one of the suspects had a gun -- and both were able to escape with money.It is unknown if there were any customers inside the restaurant -- but employees were there at the time.No one was injured.The investigation is ongoing.
Mayor Barrett proposes $880K for body cameras for MPD in 2016: "This will aid our police officers"
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, August 30th announced funding for body cameras for the Milwaukee Police Department will be a part of his upcoming budget proposal.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, August 30th announced funding for body cameras for the Milwaukee Police Department will be a part of his upcoming budget proposal.