"Hopefully I'm not the next victim:" Neighbors disheartened after two shot, one killed near 91st & Thurston
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those who live near 91st and Thurston are calling for additional police patrols as Milwaukee police investigate a homicide.Police say two teenagers were shot during late Tuesday, January 13th -- around 11:00 p.m. in what appears to be a drug-related incident.A 15-year-old boy was treated and released.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those who live near 91st and Thurston are calling for additional police patrols as Milwaukee police investigate a homicide.Police say two teenagers were shot during late Tuesday, January 13th -- around 11:00 p.m. in what appears to be a drug-related incident.A 15-year-old boy was treated and released.
"It's really sad:" Police investigate homicide involving a child; baby boy's babysitter in custody
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a homicide involving a child -- and the child's babysitter is in custody.Officers were called to a residence in the area of N. 63rd Street and Bobolink Avenue at about 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 9th.The victim, 20-month-old Laderreo Toliver-Burkett, was found to be suffering from numerous physical injuries.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a homicide involving a child -- and the child's babysitter is in custody.Officers were called to a residence in the area of N. 63rd Street and Bobolink Avenue at about 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 9th.The victim, 20-month-old Laderreo Toliver-Burkett, was found to be suffering from numerous physical injuries.
Man fatally shot at business on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened at a business near 32nd and Hampton on Friday afternoon, January 9th.Police were dispatched to the scene around 12:30 p.m. -- and found an adult male had been fatally shot.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened at a business near 32nd and Hampton on Friday afternoon, January 9th.Police were dispatched to the scene around 12:30 p.m. -- and found an adult male had been fatally shot.
Family shocked to find victim of gun violence dead on their doorstep near 24th and Auer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A body was discovered Sunday, January 11th on the doorstep of a homeowner who says she doesn't know the victim or how he got there.Milwaukee police say the victim is a 33-year-old Milwaukee man who was apparently shot to death.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A body was discovered Sunday, January 11th on the doorstep of a homeowner who says she doesn't know the victim or how he got there.Milwaukee police say the victim is a 33-year-old Milwaukee man who was apparently shot to death.
Milwaukee man charged in connection with fatal shooting of Bill Thao
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 21-year-old Darmequaye Cohill of Milwaukee is now charged in connection with the shooting death of 13-month-old Bill Thao.Cohill faces the following criminal charges: first-degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon -- and first-degree reckless endangering safety.According to the criminal complaint, officers were dispatched for a report of shooting near 73rd and Mill on December 27, 2014.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 21-year-old Darmequaye Cohill of Milwaukee is now charged in connection with the shooting death of 13-month-old Bill Thao.Cohill faces the following criminal charges: first-degree reckless homicide, use of a dangerous weapon -- and first-degree reckless endangering safety.According to the criminal complaint, officers were dispatched for a report of shooting near 73rd and Mill on December 27, 2014.
Armed robbery, abduction and prosititution: Police investigate wild crime spree in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that happened behind a residence near 18th and Greenfield on Friday morning, January 9th -- and they believe the early morning crime spree is linked somehow to prostitution.It all started around 6:45 a.m. Friday morning when a 31-year-old woman was taken against her will and put into a van.Sean Galladay is not surprised to hear a woman was abducted and unwillingly taken for a wild ride in that van."I'm very familiar with the situation.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating an armed robbery that happened behind a residence near 18th and Greenfield on Friday morning, January 9th -- and they believe the early morning crime spree is linked somehow to prostitution.It all started around 6:45 a.m. Friday morning when a 31-year-old woman was taken against her will and put into a van.Sean Galladay is not surprised to hear a woman was abducted and unwillingly taken for a wild ride in that van."I'm very familiar with the situation.
"Thank you for finding her:" Heaven Spates' father thanks strangers who helped his daughter on COLD night
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A concerned citizen made a shocking discovery on one of the coldest nights of the year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A concerned citizen made a shocking discovery on one of the coldest nights of the year.
MPD: Armed robbery suspects could be responsible for as many as eight crimes
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department needs your help to identify two armed suspects who robbed the Advance Auto Parts store at 13th and Oklahoma on Wednesday evening, January 7th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department needs your help to identify two armed suspects who robbed the Advance Auto Parts store at 13th and Oklahoma on Wednesday evening, January 7th.
Milwaukee police: 22-year-old man shot, injured near 27th & Burleigh
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 27th and W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 27th and W.
Police: Advance Auto Parts store on W. Oklahoma Avenue robbed
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating the robbery of the Advance Auto Parts store located in the 1300 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating the robbery of the Advance Auto Parts store located in the 1300 block of W.
"It's a priority:" MPD's HOT Team, other advocates work to keep homeless, elderly safe from the cold
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect through noon Thursday, January 8th, as the bitter cold continues to grip southeastern Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Wind Chill Advisory remains in effect through noon Thursday, January 8th, as the bitter cold continues to grip southeastern Wisconsin.
Court documents reveal a big break in the case involving the shooting death of Bill Thao
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There's been a major break in the case involving the shooting death of 13-month-old Bill Thao.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There's been a major break in the case involving the shooting death of 13-month-old Bill Thao.
Police identify two men killed in the first homicide case of 2015
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police have identified two men found dead inside a home near N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police have identified two men found dead inside a home near N.
Police: Sussex man shot during domestic dispute in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a 29-year-old Sussex man was shot and injured on Tuesday evening, January 6th.It happened in the 4300 block of N. 104th Street (near 104th and Grantosa) around 7:30 p.m.Police say the man was shot during a domestic dispute -- by a known male suspect.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.Police say the suspect fled the scene and is currently being sought by officers.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a 29-year-old Sussex man was shot and injured on Tuesday evening, January 6th.It happened in the 4300 block of N. 104th Street (near 104th and Grantosa) around 7:30 p.m.Police say the man was shot during a domestic dispute -- by a known male suspect.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.Police say the suspect fled the scene and is currently being sought by officers.
Family of five-year-old Laylah Petersen presents plaque to officers involved in investigation
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- At Milwaukee Police Department's District 7 Monday, January 5th, five-year-old Laylah Petersen was remembered.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- At Milwaukee Police Department's District 7 Monday, January 5th, five-year-old Laylah Petersen was remembered.
"A tough year for us:" Police Chief Ed Flynn addresses shootings of Bill Thao, Laylah Petersen
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they are making progress in their investigation into the shooting that killed 13-month-old Bill Thao.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they are making progress in their investigation into the shooting that killed 13-month-old Bill Thao.
Police: 16-year-old driving stolen vehicle shot after dozens of bullets fired into vehicle
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a 16-year-old boy was shot on Monday afternoon, January 5th when he was driving a stolen car.It happened in the 2900 block of N. 13th Street around 3:15 p.m.Police say the 16-year-old boy was driving a stolen vehicle when occupants of another vehicle fired dozens of rounds at the stolen vehicle.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a 16-year-old boy was shot on Monday afternoon, January 5th when he was driving a stolen car.It happened in the 2900 block of N. 13th Street around 3:15 p.m.Police say the 16-year-old boy was driving a stolen vehicle when occupants of another vehicle fired dozens of rounds at the stolen vehicle.
Family says 20-year-old woman dead, shot during a robbery while celebrating her sister's birthday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 20-year-old woman is dead after she was shot during a robbery in Milwaukee this past weekend.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 20-year-old woman is dead after she was shot during a robbery in Milwaukee this past weekend.
Police investigate homicide: 30-year-old man shot near 51st & Parkway Drive
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened outside of a home on Sunday, January 4th.It happened at about 11:30 a.m. near N. 51st Street and W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened outside of a home on Sunday, January 4th.It happened at about 11:30 a.m. near N. 51st Street and W.
UPDATE: One of two women shot during altercation near 6th & Vine has died
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police say one of two women shot at the Days Inn near 6th and Vine early Sunday, January 4th has now died.According to police, the victims were attending a party when an altercation broke out shortly before 12:30 a.m.A 20-year-old Milwaukee woman suffered a serious gunshot wound, and later died as a result of her injuries.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police say one of two women shot at the Days Inn near 6th and Vine early Sunday, January 4th has now died.According to police, the victims were attending a party when an altercation broke out shortly before 12:30 a.m.A 20-year-old Milwaukee woman suffered a serious gunshot wound, and later died as a result of her injuries.