One-on-one interview with Police Chief Ed Flynn following Manney decision
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- So far, no need for reinforcements like the National Guard after the Milwaukee District Attorney ruled the shooting of Dontre Hamilton was justified.Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn fired officer Christopher Manney for his actions leading up to the shooting, but says he's not surprised with today's results.The chief spoke one-on-one with FOX6 News' Bret Lemoine.Flynn agrees with Manney's decision to use force, he says he was defending himself against a man with a 'deadly weapon'.It was back in October when we finally learned the identity of the Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- So far, no need for reinforcements like the National Guard after the Milwaukee District Attorney ruled the shooting of Dontre Hamilton was justified.Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn fired officer Christopher Manney for his actions leading up to the shooting, but says he's not surprised with today's results.The chief spoke one-on-one with FOX6 News' Bret Lemoine.Flynn agrees with Manney's decision to use force, he says he was defending himself against a man with a 'deadly weapon'.It was back in October when we finally learned the identity of the Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton.
Manney use of force in Hamilton shooting ruled "justified self-defense," will not face charges
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office released a report on Monday morning, December 22nd that indicates former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney's "use of force" in the shooting death of 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton was "justified self-defense and that defense cannot be reasonably overcome to establish a basis to charge Officer Manney with a crime."
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office released a report on Monday morning, December 22nd that indicates former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney's "use of force" in the shooting death of 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton was "justified self-defense and that defense cannot be reasonably overcome to establish a basis to charge Officer Manney with a crime."
"We deserve justice:" Nate Hamilton reacts no charges being filed against Christopher Manney
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The family of Dontre Hamilton reacted on Monday afternoon, December 22nd to the news that former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney will not be criminally charged for fatally shooting Dontre in April.Nate Hamilton, Dontre's brother, has led the charge seeking criminal charges against Manney.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The family of Dontre Hamilton reacted on Monday afternoon, December 22nd to the news that former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney will not be criminally charged for fatally shooting Dontre in April.Nate Hamilton, Dontre's brother, has led the charge seeking criminal charges against Manney.
Chief Flynn weighs in on no-charging decision in shooting death of Dontre Hamilton
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn shared his thoughts on the no-charging decision in the Dontre Hamilton fatal shooting on a visit to FOX6 News on Monday, December 22nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn shared his thoughts on the no-charging decision in the Dontre Hamilton fatal shooting on a visit to FOX6 News on Monday, December 22nd.
"What we need now is peace:" Barrett on decision to not charge Manney in Dontre Hamilton death
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett weighed in on the decision to not charge Christopher Manney in the Dontre Hamilton death during a news conference on Monday, December 22nd.During a news conference at 11:30 a.m., Barrett said it is his hope that protests in Milwaukee remain peaceful.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett weighed in on the decision to not charge Christopher Manney in the Dontre Hamilton death during a news conference on Monday, December 22nd.During a news conference at 11:30 a.m., Barrett said it is his hope that protests in Milwaukee remain peaceful.
"Law and order will prevail in Milwaukee County:" City leaders prepare for more protests
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As protesters meet to discuss future demonstrations, city leaders are preparing for the worst.The National Guard is on stand-by in case things get out of hand.Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke made the request this weekend to have the National Guard on stand-by.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As protesters meet to discuss future demonstrations, city leaders are preparing for the worst.The National Guard is on stand-by in case things get out of hand.Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke made the request this weekend to have the National Guard on stand-by.
Armed robbery suspect arrested after crashing stolen car, second suspect sought
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police arrested one armed robbery suspect and are seeking another after the pair crashed a stolen car.District 3 officers responded to the are of N. 18th and Galena at about 4:40 p.m. on December 18th where they met with an armed robbery victim.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police arrested one armed robbery suspect and are seeking another after the pair crashed a stolen car.District 3 officers responded to the are of N. 18th and Galena at about 4:40 p.m. on December 18th where they met with an armed robbery victim.
Milwaukee police seek two suspects in armed robbery of Dollar General store
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are searching for two suspects in connection with an armed robbery at a Dollar General store.It happened Thursday night, December 18th at the store near Locust and Humboldt.According to police, two men entered the store, pulled out a weapon and took some cash.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are searching for two suspects in connection with an armed robbery at a Dollar General store.It happened Thursday night, December 18th at the store near Locust and Humboldt.According to police, two men entered the store, pulled out a weapon and took some cash.
"This is a big step:" Milwaukee to speed police training in handling of mentally ill
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — The family of Dontre Hamilton pushes for more police officer training, and city leaders jumped on board.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — The family of Dontre Hamilton pushes for more police officer training, and city leaders jumped on board.
Officer surprises students at Milwaukee's Northwest Catholic School, see why
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee police officer surprised students at Milwaukee's Northwest Catholic School on Thursday, December 18th.The Milwaukee Police Department says officers assigned to the Office of Community Outreach and Education will read to students at several Milwaukee public, private and charter schools Thursday, December 18th and Friday, December 19th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee police officer surprised students at Milwaukee's Northwest Catholic School on Thursday, December 18th.The Milwaukee Police Department says officers assigned to the Office of Community Outreach and Education will read to students at several Milwaukee public, private and charter schools Thursday, December 18th and Friday, December 19th.
Man wounded in gas station shootout released from hospital; incident ruled self-defense
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 42-year-old man injured in the December 13th fatal shooting in the 4400 block of N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 42-year-old man injured in the December 13th fatal shooting in the 4400 block of N.
Decision looms: Hamilton family eager to get answers, National Guard on standby
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We could learn any day now whether the officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park will be charged.Since late April, the Hamilton family has been waiting to hear whether former officer Christopher Manney will be charged in this case.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We could learn any day now whether the officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park will be charged.Since late April, the Hamilton family has been waiting to hear whether former officer Christopher Manney will be charged in this case.
Snapshot of a suspect? Police say this could be the person responsible for assault of girl
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- People on Milwaukee's near south side call him a predator.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- People on Milwaukee's near south side call him a predator.
Police continue to search for suspect who sexually assaulted 10-year-old girl
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police said on Wednesday, December 17th that their search for the suspect who sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl near S. 15th Place and W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police said on Wednesday, December 17th that their search for the suspect who sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl near S. 15th Place and W.
34-year-old man taken into custody following shots fired incident on city's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A convicted felon was taken into custody by Milwaukee police following a shooting incident on Milwaukee’s north side.Officers from MPD’s Neighborhood Task Force and District 5 responded to the area of N. 24th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A convicted felon was taken into custody by Milwaukee police following a shooting incident on Milwaukee’s north side.Officers from MPD’s Neighborhood Task Force and District 5 responded to the area of N. 24th Street and W.
"He was going to take her life:" Search is on for suspect who assaulted young girl
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating the sexual assault of a ten-year-old girl on the city's south side early Tuesday, December 16th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating the sexual assault of a ten-year-old girl on the city's south side early Tuesday, December 16th.
"It's very frightening:" Neighbors in two neighborhoods relieved over arrest of assault suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- People living in two Milwaukee neighborhoods wait to see if a man arrested just before midnight Sunday is the man who has been sexually assaulting and making attempts to assault as many as 13 women."It's very frightening.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- People living in two Milwaukee neighborhoods wait to see if a man arrested just before midnight Sunday is the man who has been sexually assaulting and making attempts to assault as many as 13 women."It's very frightening.
20-year-old man shot, wounded after bullet is fired into his home
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 40th and Custer around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16th.A 20-year-old man was shot when a bullet was fired into a home.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 40th and Custer around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16th.A 20-year-old man was shot when a bullet was fired into a home.
Police: Arrest made in attempted sexual assault case on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A serial rapist may be responsible for more than a dozen sexual assaults in the past three weeks on Milwaukee's north side and the Riverwest neighborhood.The 13th attack was an unlucky number.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A serial rapist may be responsible for more than a dozen sexual assaults in the past three weeks on Milwaukee's north side and the Riverwest neighborhood.The 13th attack was an unlucky number.
Milwaukee police on the hunt for sexual assault suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police believe they have identified the suspect responsible for an attempted sexual assault that happened in the 3000 block of N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police believe they have identified the suspect responsible for an attempted sexual assault that happened in the 3000 block of N.