"I miss everything about my son:" Loved ones remember 14-year-old Tariq Akbar, killed in shooting
MILWAUKEE -- Family members and friends gathered near 62nd and Marion on Tuesday evening, July 7th to remember 14-year-old Tariq Akbar -- and send a message to the young people in this city."I miss everything about my son.
MILWAUKEE -- Family members and friends gathered near 62nd and Marion on Tuesday evening, July 7th to remember 14-year-old Tariq Akbar -- and send a message to the young people in this city."I miss everything about my son.
41-year-old woman dropped off at gas station near 26th & Capitol after she was shot nearby
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 41-year-old woman was dropped off at a gas station near 26th and Capitol after she was shot on Tuesday, July 7th.Police were called out to the gas station around 4:00 p.m.Police believe the shooting occurred in the 3800 block of N. 27th Street -- as two subjects exchanged gunfire.It does not appear the woman was the intended target, police say.The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 41-year-old woman was dropped off at a gas station near 26th and Capitol after she was shot on Tuesday, July 7th.Police were called out to the gas station around 4:00 p.m.Police believe the shooting occurred in the 3800 block of N. 27th Street -- as two subjects exchanged gunfire.It does not appear the woman was the intended target, police say.The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Police: 20-year-old man shot, injured in robbery-related shooting near 1st & North
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called out to a shooting near N. 1st Street and North Avenue in Milwaukee on Tuesday evening, July 7th.It happened shortly before 7:00 p.m.Police say a 20-year-old man was shot and injured.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called out to a shooting near N. 1st Street and North Avenue in Milwaukee on Tuesday evening, July 7th.It happened shortly before 7:00 p.m.Police say a 20-year-old man was shot and injured.
Charged: 19-year-old Milwaukee man accused in shooting death of Tammara Battle
MILWAUKEE -- 19-year-old Darius Morehead of Milwaukee is now charged with one count of first-degree reckless homicide in the May shooting death of Tammara Battle.Battle was shot and killed near the intersection of 31st and Cameron in Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon, May 13th.The complaint indicates Morehead came to Battle's business on that date to "buy clothes." Afterwards, there appears to have been some kind of dispute in which at least two people, including Morehead, displayed handguns.
MILWAUKEE -- 19-year-old Darius Morehead of Milwaukee is now charged with one count of first-degree reckless homicide in the May shooting death of Tammara Battle.Battle was shot and killed near the intersection of 31st and Cameron in Milwaukee on Wednesday afternoon, May 13th.The complaint indicates Morehead came to Battle's business on that date to "buy clothes." Afterwards, there appears to have been some kind of dispute in which at least two people, including Morehead, displayed handguns.
"We had a bloody couple of days:" Chief Flynn talks about Milwaukee's recent gun violence
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn spoke at length on Monday afternoon, July 6th about the recent gun violence in the city -- and in particular, the gun violence that took place over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn spoke at length on Monday afternoon, July 6th about the recent gun violence in the city -- and in particular, the gun violence that took place over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
15-year-old boy in custody in connection with fatal shooting of Tariq Akbar
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 15-year-old boy is in custody for the homicide of 14-year-old Tariq Akbar -- an incident which happened near the intersection of N.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 15-year-old boy is in custody for the homicide of 14-year-old Tariq Akbar -- an incident which happened near the intersection of N.
Firefighter, ambulance struck by gunfire while helping patient: "We are the good guys"
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee firefighter was struck by gunfire near 40th and Lisbon early Monday, July 6th -- as he was assisting a patient who was having trouble breathing.Officials say the firefighters were dispatched to the neighborhood around 12:30 a.m. MFD personnel assessed, treated and were in the process of transferring a patient into an ambulance when police say shots were fired in a nearby alley.Several rounds struck the ambulance and one struck a 46-year-old Milwaukee Fire Department firefighter.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee firefighter was struck by gunfire near 40th and Lisbon early Monday, July 6th -- as he was assisting a patient who was having trouble breathing.Officials say the firefighters were dispatched to the neighborhood around 12:30 a.m. MFD personnel assessed, treated and were in the process of transferring a patient into an ambulance when police say shots were fired in a nearby alley.Several rounds struck the ambulance and one struck a 46-year-old Milwaukee Fire Department firefighter.
Police: Milwaukee records its sixth homicide this holiday weekend, 27-year-old man killed
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday night, July 5th.It happened in the 4300 block of N. 104th Street, shortly before 8:30 p.m.Police say a 27-year-old man, identified as Jon Jones, was seated in a parked vehicle with a 25-year-old friend when they were approached by a group of unknown male subjects who fired shots into the vehicle.Jones was struck, and the 25-year-old man fled the scene on foot.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a homicide that occurred on Sunday night, July 5th.It happened in the 4300 block of N. 104th Street, shortly before 8:30 p.m.Police say a 27-year-old man, identified as Jon Jones, was seated in a parked vehicle with a 25-year-old friend when they were approached by a group of unknown male subjects who fired shots into the vehicle.Jones was struck, and the 25-year-old man fled the scene on foot.
"I was terrified:" Very busy holiday weekend for police, 11 shootings, five homicides in three days
MILWAUKEE -- It was a very busy weekend for Milwaukee police -- called out to a total of 11 shooting incidents from Thursday evening, July 2nd through Saturday night, July 4th.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a very busy weekend for Milwaukee police -- called out to a total of 11 shooting incidents from Thursday evening, July 2nd through Saturday night, July 4th.
Gunfire in Milwaukee: Two dead in five separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating five separate shooting incidents that occurred on Saturday evening, July 4th -- two which resulted in deaths.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating five separate shooting incidents that occurred on Saturday evening, July 4th -- two which resulted in deaths.
Milwaukee police find smashed car and bullet casings, but no people -- can you help?
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are trying to figure out what exactly happened near N. 20th and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are trying to figure out what exactly happened near N. 20th and W.
"There's a complete disregard for life:" Neighbors recount chaotic shooting scene on Milwaukee's east side
MILWAUKEE -- A quiet neighborhood is in shock after 14-year-old Tariq Akbar was gunned down Friday night, July 3rd.
MILWAUKEE -- A quiet neighborhood is in shock after 14-year-old Tariq Akbar was gunned down Friday night, July 3rd.
"The car was really speeding:" Drunk driver kills 32-year-old man in overnight crash
MILWAUKEE -- A 32-year-old man, identified as Youantis Wright, is dead after the vehicle he was riding in crashed early Saturday morning near 63rd and Appleton Avenue.
MILWAUKEE -- A 32-year-old man, identified as Youantis Wright, is dead after the vehicle he was riding in crashed early Saturday morning near 63rd and Appleton Avenue.
Officials: Two men wounded in separate shootings in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred on Friday, evening July 3rd.The first incident happened shortly before 5:30 p.m. near 12th and Lincoln on Milwaukee's south side.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shootings that occurred on Friday, evening July 3rd.The first incident happened shortly before 5:30 p.m. near 12th and Lincoln on Milwaukee's south side.
Facebook feud leads to gunfire, 14-year-old Tariq Akbar shot and killed
MILWAUKEE -- A 14-year-old boy is dead after a fight over a girl on Facebook led to a shooting near the intersection of N.
MILWAUKEE -- A 14-year-old boy is dead after a fight over a girl on Facebook led to a shooting near the intersection of N.
Vehicle smashes into Bouchard's storefront in Milwaukee, shots fired
MILWAUKEE -- Three young men drive a stolen van into the Bouchard’s store on Martin Luther King Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- Three young men drive a stolen van into the Bouchard’s store on Martin Luther King Dr.
Police investigate two double shootings; one man killed in each incident
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two double shootings that occurred on Thursday night, July 2nd.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two double shootings that occurred on Thursday night, July 2nd.
11-year-old boy seriously injured in hit-and-run crash near 13th & Manitoba
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say an 11-year-old boy was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash that occurred near 13th and Manitoba on Thursday evening, July 2nd.Officers were dispatched to the scene around 7:00 p.m.Police say the boy was struck as he was crossing the street mid-block by a vehicle that was headed northbound.The striking vehicle is described as a late 1990s black Infinity.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say an 11-year-old boy was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash that occurred near 13th and Manitoba on Thursday evening, July 2nd.Officers were dispatched to the scene around 7:00 p.m.Police say the boy was struck as he was crossing the street mid-block by a vehicle that was headed northbound.The striking vehicle is described as a late 1990s black Infinity.
Najee Harmon pleads not guilty to charges filed in connection with shooting of Wauwatosa detective
MILWAUKEE -- 21-year-old Najee Harmon has pleaded not guilty to four charges filed against him in connection with the shooting of Wauwatosa Detective Jeffrey Griffin.
MILWAUKEE -- 21-year-old Najee Harmon has pleaded not guilty to four charges filed against him in connection with the shooting of Wauwatosa Detective Jeffrey Griffin.