Fire & Police Commission schedules disciplinary appeal hearing for Christopher Manney
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission has announced the Christopher Manney disciplinary appeal hearing has been scheduled to start on Thursday, March 19th.Manney is the former Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton at Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee in April 2014.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission has announced the Christopher Manney disciplinary appeal hearing has been scheduled to start on Thursday, March 19th.Manney is the former Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton at Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee in April 2014.
"I want to help people:" City leaders swear-in 2015 Police Ambassador Class
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Police Chief Ed Flynn and members of the Common Council swore-in the 17 young adults selected to take part in the 2015 Milwaukee Police Ambassador Program on Wednesday morning, March 4th."I want to help people.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, Police Chief Ed Flynn and members of the Common Council swore-in the 17 young adults selected to take part in the 2015 Milwaukee Police Ambassador Program on Wednesday morning, March 4th."I want to help people.
Second person charged in connection with fatal crash on Milwaukee's southwest side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A second person has now been charged in connection with a fatal crash that happened at 84th and Wilbur in Milwaukee. 17-year-old Damian Ward was charged on Tuesday, March 3rd with one count of operating a vehicle without the owner's consent (knowing passenger).According to the criminal complaint, Ward admitted being a passenger in an SUV that struck and killed a couple on the afternoon of February 22nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A second person has now been charged in connection with a fatal crash that happened at 84th and Wilbur in Milwaukee. 17-year-old Damian Ward was charged on Tuesday, March 3rd with one count of operating a vehicle without the owner's consent (knowing passenger).According to the criminal complaint, Ward admitted being a passenger in an SUV that struck and killed a couple on the afternoon of February 22nd.
GUILTY: 51-year-old man accused in incident in which his son was shot and injured makes a plea
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- A Milwaukee man accused of shooting and injuring his son has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
MILWAUKEE COUNTY (WITI) -- A Milwaukee man accused of shooting and injuring his son has reached a plea deal in the case against him.
Police looking for striking vehicle after man seriously injured in hit-and-run crash
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a serious hit-and-run crash that occurred early Saturday morning, February 28th.It happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. near N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a serious hit-and-run crash that occurred early Saturday morning, February 28th.It happened shortly before 2:30 a.m. near N.
Police: 56-year-old woman shot while sitting in vehicle on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman that happened near 28th and Ruby on the city's north side on Friday morning, February 27th.Officials say the 56-year-old victim was shot shortly after 8:00 a.m. while inside a vehicle.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating the fatal shooting of a woman that happened near 28th and Ruby on the city's north side on Friday morning, February 27th.Officials say the 56-year-old victim was shot shortly after 8:00 a.m. while inside a vehicle.
City leaders encourage stricter penalties for teenagers convicted of stealing vehicles
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's become an epidemic in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's become an epidemic in Milwaukee.
Police seek suspects in two separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Sunday, March 1st.The first happened near 76th and Silver Spring Drive just before 11:00 a.m.Very few details have been released by police as to this incident.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Sunday, March 1st.The first happened near 76th and Silver Spring Drive just before 11:00 a.m.Very few details have been released by police as to this incident.
Police urge drivers "to strongly consider a certain way to prevent your vehicle from being stolen"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You've heard about things like 'The Club', car alarms, and remote starters that can protect your car against theft.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You've heard about things like 'The Club', car alarms, and remote starters that can protect your car against theft.
LATEST: Michael Hobbs charged in connection with fatal wreck, was driving 78 m.p.h. prior to crash
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office charged 18-year-old Michael Hobbs on Thursday, February 26th with multiple criminal counts in connection with a fatal crash that happened near 84th and Wilbur on Sunday, February 22nd.Hobbs is charged with the following: two (2) counts of second-degree reckless homicide, two (2) counts of hit-and-run resulting in death and one (1) count of operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent.Hobbs made his initial appearance in court on Thursday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office charged 18-year-old Michael Hobbs on Thursday, February 26th with multiple criminal counts in connection with a fatal crash that happened near 84th and Wilbur on Sunday, February 22nd.Hobbs is charged with the following: two (2) counts of second-degree reckless homicide, two (2) counts of hit-and-run resulting in death and one (1) count of operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent.Hobbs made his initial appearance in court on Thursday.
DEVELOPING: Four taken to the hospital following incident involving car & train
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say four people were taken to the hospital following an incident involving a train and a car that occurred on Thursday morning, February 26th near 76th and Good Hope Road.Police say their investigation into this incident is ongoing.The extent of the injuries suffered is unclear.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say four people were taken to the hospital following an incident involving a train and a car that occurred on Thursday morning, February 26th near 76th and Good Hope Road.Police say their investigation into this incident is ongoing.The extent of the injuries suffered is unclear.No further details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
LATEST: Man accused in violent beating of gas station workers has lengthy criminal history
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News is learning more about a man accused of brutally beating two gas station employees near 49th & Lisbon in an incident that was caught on camera.The video, captured via a cell phone camera on Saturday evening, February 21st is disturbing.Around 9:20 p.m., the 21-year-old suspect confronted two Mobil gas station employees who accused him of stealing items.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News is learning more about a man accused of brutally beating two gas station employees near 49th & Lisbon in an incident that was caught on camera.The video, captured via a cell phone camera on Saturday evening, February 21st is disturbing.Around 9:20 p.m., the 21-year-old suspect confronted two Mobil gas station employees who accused him of stealing items.
DEVELOPING: Three teens riding in stolen vehicle shot, wounded near Sherman & Burleigh
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three teenagers were shot near the intersection of Sherman and Burleigh on Milwaukee's north side on Wednesday evening, February 25th.A deputy chief with the Milwaukee Fire Department says the shooting happened around 4 p.m. Those injured were taken to hospitals.We're told the victims are teenagers -- two 17-year-old boys and a 16-year-old girl.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three teenagers were shot near the intersection of Sherman and Burleigh on Milwaukee's north side on Wednesday evening, February 25th.A deputy chief with the Milwaukee Fire Department says the shooting happened around 4 p.m. Those injured were taken to hospitals.We're told the victims are teenagers -- two 17-year-old boys and a 16-year-old girl.
Armed & dangerous! Help the FBI locate bank robbery suspect they call a "confident" criminal
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The FBI needs your help locating a bank robbery suspect.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The FBI needs your help locating a bank robbery suspect.
"Not giving up:" Family of woman killed when vehicle went into river determined to find out what happened
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was one week ago that a vehicle carrying 25-year-old Jessenia Rios-Del Valle and a 19-year-old woman plunged off the 27th Street Viaduct and into the Menomonee River.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was one week ago that a vehicle carrying 25-year-old Jessenia Rios-Del Valle and a 19-year-old woman plunged off the 27th Street Viaduct and into the Menomonee River.
LATEST: Milwaukee police identify 25-year-old man shot and killed near 40th & Locust
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have identified the victim of a homicide that occurred near 40th and Locust on Tuesday, February 24th.That victim is identified as 25-year-old Brandon Turner.Police say they received a call around 1:30 a.m. about a body in the middle of the street.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have identified the victim of a homicide that occurred near 40th and Locust on Tuesday, February 24th.That victim is identified as 25-year-old Brandon Turner.Police say they received a call around 1:30 a.m. about a body in the middle of the street.
Suspect in officer-involved shooting had Airsoft gun, it could have led to his death
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned the gun carried by an 18-year-old man shot by a Milwaukee police officer this past weekend was an Airsoft gun.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned the gun carried by an 18-year-old man shot by a Milwaukee police officer this past weekend was an Airsoft gun.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: "He went crazy!" Suspect accused of shoplifting beats gas station clerks with their own bat
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two gas station clerks are recovering from serious injuries after they were attacked by a man accused of shoplifting -- and it was all caught on camera.It happened at the Mobil gas station near 50th and Lisbon.Police got a call about a battery incident on Saturday, February 21st around 9:30 p.m. Two gas station employees had to be hospitalized after what happened.A witness tells FOX6 News the suspect just "snapped.""I was debating should I help (the clerks) or what," Luis Caraballo said.Caraballo says he feared for the clerks involved.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two gas station clerks are recovering from serious injuries after they were attacked by a man accused of shoplifting -- and it was all caught on camera.It happened at the Mobil gas station near 50th and Lisbon.Police got a call about a battery incident on Saturday, February 21st around 9:30 p.m. Two gas station employees had to be hospitalized after what happened.A witness tells FOX6 News the suspect just "snapped.""I was debating should I help (the clerks) or what," Luis Caraballo said.Caraballo says he feared for the clerks involved.
Milwaukee police investigate fatal shooting near 40th & Locust
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, February 24th on the city's north side.It happened near 40th and Locust.Police say they received a call around 1:30 a.m. about a body in the middle of the street.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, February 24th on the city's north side.It happened near 40th and Locust.Police say they received a call around 1:30 a.m. about a body in the middle of the street.
VIDEO: Milwaukee man accused of beating store workers with their own wooden bat
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 21-year-old Milwaukee man is expected to be charged on Tuesday, February 23rd -- for an incident that happened at a gas station near 49th and Lisbon.Around 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, February 21st, the suspect confronted two employees of the station who accused him of stealing items.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 21-year-old Milwaukee man is expected to be charged on Tuesday, February 23rd -- for an incident that happened at a gas station near 49th and Lisbon.Around 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, February 21st, the suspect confronted two employees of the station who accused him of stealing items.