Alderman says MPD pursuit policy means more crime in the city; Flynn says it's lack of consequences
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan is renewing his call for a change in police policy in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan is renewing his call for a change in police policy in Milwaukee.
Police: Off-duty officer helps solve burglary investigation in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say an off-duty officer helped solve a burglary investigation after she noticed the suspect in a nearby neighborhood.District Four officers responded to the neighborhood near the Milwaukee River Parkway just before 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 18th for a report of a burglary.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say an off-duty officer helped solve a burglary investigation after she noticed the suspect in a nearby neighborhood.District Four officers responded to the neighborhood near the Milwaukee River Parkway just before 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 18th for a report of a burglary.
Police: 13-year-old boy shot, injured near 19th and Wright; stolen vehicle found running on scene
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting involving a 13-year-old male victim.It happened in an alley in the 2500 block of N. 19th Street around 6:45 p.m.It is believed the 13-year-old boy will survive.Police say the circumstances surrounding this shooting are unclear at this time -- but they say the victim and two other teens were riding in a stolen vehicle -- which was found running at the scene.The victim was not in the vehicle when he was shot, police say.MPD detectives will interview the victim and his accomplices to determine what led to the shooting.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting involving a 13-year-old male victim.It happened in an alley in the 2500 block of N. 19th Street around 6:45 p.m.It is believed the 13-year-old boy will survive.Police say the circumstances surrounding this shooting are unclear at this time -- but they say the victim and two other teens were riding in a stolen vehicle -- which was found running at the scene.The victim was not in the vehicle when he was shot, police say.MPD detectives will interview the victim and his accomplices to determine what led to the shooting.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
One injured in officer-involved shooting near Miller Park after 'bump & run' carjacking, pursuit
MILWAUKEE -- West Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News one person was injured in an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday afternoon, July 19th near Miller Park Way and Greenfield Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- West Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News one person was injured in an officer-involved shooting that occurred on Sunday afternoon, July 19th near Miller Park Way and Greenfield Avenue.
82-year-old woman sexually assaulted on Milwaukee's north side, suspect still on the loose
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a disturbing sexual assault case, the victim is an 82-year-old woman.Authorities say the assault happened on Thursday, July 16th near Teutonia and Green Tree Road.Police say the woman was approached on the sidewalk by a man who forced her into a courtyard and sexually assaulted her.The suspect then fled from the scene on foot.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a disturbing sexual assault case, the victim is an 82-year-old woman.Authorities say the assault happened on Thursday, July 16th near Teutonia and Green Tree Road.Police say the woman was approached on the sidewalk by a man who forced her into a courtyard and sexually assaulted her.The suspect then fled from the scene on foot.
Comfort Bags are being provided to young victims of domestic violence
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- These may look like just a bunch of bags, but for the children who receive them they're a symbol of hope."Often times there are children impacted and the trauma of domestic violence really takes its toll on a young person," said Sojourner Family Peace Center Associate Director Mark Thomas.More than three million children in America witness domestic violence each year.That's why the Milwaukee Police Department and Sojourner Family Peace Center are beginning a program that provides comfort bags to these kids."We`re there to help.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- These may look like just a bunch of bags, but for the children who receive them they're a symbol of hope."Often times there are children impacted and the trauma of domestic violence really takes its toll on a young person," said Sojourner Family Peace Center Associate Director Mark Thomas.More than three million children in America witness domestic violence each year.That's why the Milwaukee Police Department and Sojourner Family Peace Center are beginning a program that provides comfort bags to these kids."We`re there to help.
Milwaukee police: Two arrested for armed robbery, car theft on city's northwest side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police officers arrested two suspects wanted for a northwest side armed robbery and car theft and are investigating whether they could be responsible for similar crimes across the city.District Four officers responded to the 5900 block of N. 117th Street around 2:00 p.m. on July 16 for a report of an armed robbery.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police officers arrested two suspects wanted for a northwest side armed robbery and car theft and are investigating whether they could be responsible for similar crimes across the city.District Four officers responded to the 5900 block of N. 117th Street around 2:00 p.m. on July 16 for a report of an armed robbery.
Police: Woman receives minor graze wound in shooting near 47th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a shooting occurred on Thursday evening, July 16th near N. 47th Street and Center Street in Milwaukee.Police say a 27-year-old woman was grazed by a bullet while driving in her vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a shooting occurred on Thursday evening, July 16th near N. 47th Street and Center Street in Milwaukee.Police say a 27-year-old woman was grazed by a bullet while driving in her vehicle.
"We will find who did this:" $5,000 reward offered for information leading to arrest in hit-and-run crash
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help locating the vehicle involved in a July 11th hit-and-run crash on Milwaukee's west side that seriously injured a 19-year-old man.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help locating the vehicle involved in a July 11th hit-and-run crash on Milwaukee's west side that seriously injured a 19-year-old man.
Three teens in custody after attempted robbery, robbery, pursuit & crash involving stolen vehicle
BROOKFIELD/MILWAUKEE -- Three teenagers were taken into custody Thursday, July 16th after an attempted robbery and a robbery led to a high speed chase.It all started in Brookfield, near the Sendik's store located at 18985 W.
BROOKFIELD/MILWAUKEE -- Three teenagers were taken into custody Thursday, July 16th after an attempted robbery and a robbery led to a high speed chase.It all started in Brookfield, near the Sendik's store located at 18985 W.
Police: 29-year-old man stabbed near 29th & Wright, suspect in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a stabbing that occurred late Wednesday night, July 15th.It happened shortly after 11 p.m. near 29th and Wright.Police say a 29-year-old man was stabbed in the chest.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a stabbing that occurred late Wednesday night, July 15th.It happened shortly after 11 p.m. near 29th and Wright.Police say a 29-year-old man was stabbed in the chest.
"10 to 15 shots:" 14-year-old girl, 29-year-old woman shot, injured after neighborhood fight
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a shooting has occurred near N. 15th Street and Finn Place on Wednesday, July 15th, and there are two victims.It happened shortly after 5:00 p.m. -- near a playground.Police say a 29-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl were shot following a neighborhood fight involving several juveniles.The woman and girl were in a vehicle when they were shot, police say.We're told both victims are expected to survive.No one is in custody.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a shooting has occurred near N. 15th Street and Finn Place on Wednesday, July 15th, and there are two victims.It happened shortly after 5:00 p.m. -- near a playground.Police say a 29-year-old woman and a 14-year-old girl were shot following a neighborhood fight involving several juveniles.The woman and girl were in a vehicle when they were shot, police say.We're told both victims are expected to survive.No one is in custody.
Police: Series of auto thefts occurring after minor traffic crashes on city's south side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a recent series of auto thefts that have taken place after minor traffic crashes on Milwaukee’s south side.According to police, the cars are taken after the suspects tap into the rear of the victim’s car and the victim gets out to investigate.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a recent series of auto thefts that have taken place after minor traffic crashes on Milwaukee’s south side.According to police, the cars are taken after the suspects tap into the rear of the victim’s car and the victim gets out to investigate.
28-year-old woman grazed by bullet near 34th & Wright; no suspects in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 34th and Wright Tuesday night, July 14th.It happened around 10:30 p.m.Police say a 28-year-old woman was grazed by a bullet after several shots were fired in the area.It is unclear at this time if the woman was the intended target.No motive has been determined and no suspects are in custody.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 34th and Wright Tuesday night, July 14th.It happened around 10:30 p.m.Police say a 28-year-old woman was grazed by a bullet after several shots were fired in the area.It is unclear at this time if the woman was the intended target.No motive has been determined and no suspects are in custody.
Police: 24-year-old man shot, injured while driving a vehicle near 12th and Walnut
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred near N. 12th Street and Walnut Street in Milwaukee on Tuesday evening, July 14th.It happened just minutes before 7:00 p.m.Police say a 24-year-old man was shot and injured while driving a vehicle in the area.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred near N. 12th Street and Walnut Street in Milwaukee on Tuesday evening, July 14th.It happened just minutes before 7:00 p.m.Police say a 24-year-old man was shot and injured while driving a vehicle in the area.
Police: Man in custody, accused of running woman over multiple times near 40th & Vera
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a man in his 60s is in custody -- accused of running a woman over multiple times near N. 40th Street and Vera Street in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 14th.It happened around 3:15 p.m.Police say the woman was taken to Froedtert Hospital.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a man in his 60s is in custody -- accused of running a woman over multiple times near N. 40th Street and Vera Street in Milwaukee on Tuesday, July 14th.It happened around 3:15 p.m.Police say the woman was taken to Froedtert Hospital.
Police: 19-year-old woman struck by bullet fired from adjoining apartment into her unit
MILWAUKEE -- Police say a 19-year-old Milwaukee woman was shot and injured on Monday morning, July 13th near 92nd and Grantosa.It happened around 10:45 a.m.Police say the woman was struck by a bullet fired from an adjoining apartment into the apartment she was in.She was taken to the hospital for treatment, and it is expected she will survive.No further details have yet been released as to this incident.
MILWAUKEE -- Police say a 19-year-old Milwaukee woman was shot and injured on Monday morning, July 13th near 92nd and Grantosa.It happened around 10:45 a.m.Police say the woman was struck by a bullet fired from an adjoining apartment into the apartment she was in.She was taken to the hospital for treatment, and it is expected she will survive.No further details have yet been released as to this incident.
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Police: Man shot near 39th & Wright, taken to the hospital; extent of injuries is unclear
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a man was shot near N. 39th Street and Wright in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon, July 13th.It happened around 3:30 p.m.Police say the victim is a man between the ages of 50 and 60.He was taken to Froedtert Hospital for treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a man was shot near N. 39th Street and Wright in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon, July 13th.It happened around 3:30 p.m.Police say the victim is a man between the ages of 50 and 60.He was taken to Froedtert Hospital for treatment.