"It's OUR city:" With violence seemingly at an all-time high, "Heal the Hood" movement promotes peace
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was another violent weekend in Milwaukee -- though significantly less so when compared with last weekend, when Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett marked Ceasefire Sabbath on the heels of more than a dozen incidents.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was another violent weekend in Milwaukee -- though significantly less so when compared with last weekend, when Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett marked Ceasefire Sabbath on the heels of more than a dozen incidents.
Police called out to three shootings in short succession late Saturday: "I feel sorry for the moms"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of three violent incidents late Saturday, May 23rd -- one of them a homicide.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of three violent incidents late Saturday, May 23rd -- one of them a homicide.
Three shot, wounded: They were seeking retaliation from earlier fight
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Suspects are being sought by Milwaukee police after a triple shooting near 69th and Silver Spring late Saturday, May 23rd.Officials say just before midnight, the men were returning to the scene of an earlier fight to seek retaliation.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Suspects are being sought by Milwaukee police after a triple shooting near 69th and Silver Spring late Saturday, May 23rd.Officials say just before midnight, the men were returning to the scene of an earlier fight to seek retaliation.
Man "just walking down the street" shot, wounded in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a shooting happened near 21st and Lloyd late Saturday, May 23rd.Officials say at 11:41 p.m., the 25-year-old man from Milwaukee indicated that he was ”just walking down the street” when an unknown male came out from between some houses and shot him.The victim was taken to a hospital where he was treated for a non-life threatening wound.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a shooting happened near 21st and Lloyd late Saturday, May 23rd.Officials say at 11:41 p.m., the 25-year-old man from Milwaukee indicated that he was ”just walking down the street” when an unknown male came out from between some houses and shot him.The victim was taken to a hospital where he was treated for a non-life threatening wound.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Gunshots fired, one man dead on Milwaukee's near north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near 6th and Reservoir late on Saturday, May 23rd.Officials say just after 11:30 p.m., 28-year-old Jeremy Hollins from Milwaukee was shot in front of a home.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near 6th and Reservoir late on Saturday, May 23rd.Officials say just after 11:30 p.m., 28-year-old Jeremy Hollins from Milwaukee was shot in front of a home.
Man dressed as woman robs Target with semi-automatic handgun
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a man dressed as a woman walked into a Target store with a black semi-automatic handgun and robbed the electronics department.The robbery took place at the Target store located at 2950 S Chase Avenue in Milwaukee.Authorities say the man dressed as a woman walked up to the electronics counter with a black semi-automatic handgun and demanded electronics including iPads.Police are still searching for the suspect, it is an active investigation.FOX6 News has a crew on the way to the scene and will update when more information is available.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a man dressed as a woman walked into a Target store with a black semi-automatic handgun and robbed the electronics department.The robbery took place at the Target store located at 2950 S Chase Avenue in Milwaukee.Authorities say the man dressed as a woman walked up to the electronics counter with a black semi-automatic handgun and demanded electronics including iPads.Police are still searching for the suspect, it is an active investigation.FOX6 News has a crew on the way to the scene and will update when more information is available.
"He just laying there dead...and they gone, ran off:" Suspects flee scene of fatal crash
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal crash at 76th and Silver Spring late Friday, May 22nd.Officials say around 10:30 p.m., a car making a left turn onto 76th St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal crash at 76th and Silver Spring late Friday, May 22nd.Officials say around 10:30 p.m., a car making a left turn onto 76th St.
"It was chaotic:" Two women killed in violent collision on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A deadly start to the Memorial Day weekend as Milwaukee police investigate a double fatal car accident near Sherman and Glendale early Saturday morning, May 23rd."It was chaotic.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A deadly start to the Memorial Day weekend as Milwaukee police investigate a double fatal car accident near Sherman and Glendale early Saturday morning, May 23rd."It was chaotic.
"They've lost a dedicated alderman:" Mentor of Ald. Dudzik remembers him as a committed public servant
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of those mourning the death of Milwaukee Alderman Joe Dudzik is one of his lifelong mentors, Annette Scherbert."Such a good friend and a real special person," said Scherbert. "Joe and I go back over 50 years.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One of those mourning the death of Milwaukee Alderman Joe Dudzik is one of his lifelong mentors, Annette Scherbert."Such a good friend and a real special person," said Scherbert. "Joe and I go back over 50 years.
Ald. Joe Dudzik dies after motorcycle crash; officials say speed, alcohol were factors in wreck
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reports that Milwaukee Alderman Joe Dudzik had a blood alcohol level of .137 and the medical examiner's report says speed was a factor in the motorcycle crash that led to his death on the city's southwest side late Thursday, May 21st.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reports that Milwaukee Alderman Joe Dudzik had a blood alcohol level of .137 and the medical examiner's report says speed was a factor in the motorcycle crash that led to his death on the city's southwest side late Thursday, May 21st.
Latest: Homicide victim found near Kinnickinnic River Parkway now identified
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have identified the victim of the May 18th homicide along the Kinnickinnic River Parkway.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have identified the victim of the May 18th homicide along the Kinnickinnic River Parkway.
Milwaukee police: Man shot, injured near 39th & Locust; no suspects in custody
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Milwaukee's northwest side Thursday night, May 21st.Police say a man was shot just after 10 p.m. near 39th and Locust.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Milwaukee's northwest side Thursday night, May 21st.Police say a man was shot just after 10 p.m. near 39th and Locust.
Years later, Milwaukee police officer who nearly lost his job over Frank Jude beating promoted to sergeant
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He nearly lost his job for not stopping fellow Milwaukee police officers from brutally beating Frank Jude a decade ago.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He nearly lost his job for not stopping fellow Milwaukee police officers from brutally beating Frank Jude a decade ago.
"It's a positive process:" Chief Flynn meets with Fire and Police Commission for his annual review
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Thursday, May 21st went before the Fire and Police Commission for his annual review -- his final review before his contract is up in January.Flynn was appointed chief of police in January of 2008 and again in 2012.Thursday, Flynn sat down for his eighth review.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Thursday, May 21st went before the Fire and Police Commission for his annual review -- his final review before his contract is up in January.Flynn was appointed chief of police in January of 2008 and again in 2012.Thursday, Flynn sat down for his eighth review.
Milwaukee police partner with Nextdoor to improve communication with residents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department announced a partnership on Thursday, May 21st with Nextdoor, a private social network for neighborhoods.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department announced a partnership on Thursday, May 21st with Nextdoor, a private social network for neighborhoods.
MPD honors young students who are part of department's "STOP" program
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department celebrated students on Thursday, May 21st.The inaugural "STOP" awards show was held at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena."STOP" stands for Students Talking it Over with Police.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department celebrated students on Thursday, May 21st.The inaugural "STOP" awards show was held at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena."STOP" stands for Students Talking it Over with Police.
Police execute search warrant at business on Milwaukee's near west side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police executed a search warrant at a business near 27th and Kilbourn on the city's near west side Thursday afternoon, May 21st.Officials tell FOX6 News at least one person is in custody -- it could be more.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police executed a search warrant at a business near 27th and Kilbourn on the city's near west side Thursday afternoon, May 21st.Officials tell FOX6 News at least one person is in custody -- it could be more.
Citizen helps Milwaukee police identify, arrest two burglary suspects
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say information provided by an alert citizen allowed them to arrest two suspects wanted for a burglary on the city's northwest side.Officers responded to the neighborhood near 97th and Thurston around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20th for a report of a burglary.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say information provided by an alert citizen allowed them to arrest two suspects wanted for a burglary on the city's northwest side.Officers responded to the neighborhood near 97th and Thurston around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20th for a report of a burglary.
Milwaukee police: Man shot, injured near 34th & Center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Wednesday night, May 20th.It happened near 34th and Center around 10:45 p.m.Police say a man sustained two non-life threatening gunshot wounds to the stomach.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Wednesday night, May 20th.It happened near 34th and Center around 10:45 p.m.Police say a man sustained two non-life threatening gunshot wounds to the stomach.
"We're going to come back stronger:" Undeterred by shooting at vigil, family of Kendrai Walker to come together again
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The family of 18-year-old Kendrai Walker is refusing to live in fear.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The family of 18-year-old Kendrai Walker is refusing to live in fear.