Three hurt in two separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a couple of non-fatal shootings that happened Saturday evening, December 13th.The first happened near Sherman and Burleigh just before 6:30 p.m. Police say an 18-year-old Milwaukee man showed up at a hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a couple of non-fatal shootings that happened Saturday evening, December 13th.The first happened near Sherman and Burleigh just before 6:30 p.m. Police say an 18-year-old Milwaukee man showed up at a hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
"It stunned me:" One killed in gas station shootout, another wounded
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another man hospitalized.Officers responded to reports of gunfire at about 11 a.m. Saturday in the 4400 block of N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another man hospitalized.Officers responded to reports of gunfire at about 11 a.m. Saturday in the 4400 block of N.
POLICE: Wanted man, Anthony Bradley, shot and killed himself when confronted by officers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say murder suspect Anthony Bradley has committed suicide.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say murder suspect Anthony Bradley has committed suicide.
Round table discussion: Milwaukee Police Department talks domestic violence
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A round table discussing domestic violence was held today, bringing people together who work with victims.More than 70 people from the domestic violence field gather together.The group included law enforcement, community services, and victims of domestic violence.At the forum, members discussed the best ways to handle protecting people from domestic violence, and enforcing the laws in place.Milwaukee police say the holidays add extra stress, which could lead to increased instances of violence."We recognize it's a stressful period in domestic situations, and last year with the cold weather, the agency and certainly district three saw a significant increase in domestic violence related aggravated assault," said Captain Jason Smith, with Milwaukee Police Department.Milwaukee has had several domestic violence related homicides in the past few weeks.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A round table discussing domestic violence was held today, bringing people together who work with victims.More than 70 people from the domestic violence field gather together.The group included law enforcement, community services, and victims of domestic violence.At the forum, members discussed the best ways to handle protecting people from domestic violence, and enforcing the laws in place.Milwaukee police say the holidays add extra stress, which could lead to increased instances of violence."We recognize it's a stressful period in domestic situations, and last year with the cold weather, the agency and certainly district three saw a significant increase in domestic violence related aggravated assault," said Captain Jason Smith, with Milwaukee Police Department.Milwaukee has had several domestic violence related homicides in the past few weeks.
Arrested: 16-year-old boy caught trying to burglarize north side home
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A burglary suspect was arrested by the Milwaukee Police Department after officers find him trying to steal items from a north side home.Officers were dispatched to a home in the 2800 block of N. 16th Street at about 12:15 p.m. on December 11 for a report of a burglary.When they arrived at the scene, officers talked with the victim, a 67-year-old Milwaukee man, who told them he had just returned home and heard loud noises coming from the second floor.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A burglary suspect was arrested by the Milwaukee Police Department after officers find him trying to steal items from a north side home.Officers were dispatched to a home in the 2800 block of N. 16th Street at about 12:15 p.m. on December 11 for a report of a burglary.When they arrived at the scene, officers talked with the victim, a 67-year-old Milwaukee man, who told them he had just returned home and heard loud noises coming from the second floor.
"We could have had a tragedy:" Shootout near 20th and Brown, while school was in session
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred near 20th and Brown on Thursday morning, December 11th.It happened just after 10:00 a.m.Police say they received multiple calls from people reporting shots being fired.We're told people in two vehicles began shooting at one another.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred near 20th and Brown on Thursday morning, December 11th.It happened just after 10:00 a.m.Police say they received multiple calls from people reporting shots being fired.We're told people in two vehicles began shooting at one another.
Medical Examiner: Body pulled from Milwaukee River is that of 21-year-old whom witness said "jumped"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Members of the Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department on Thursday, December 11th were called out to the area of Broadway and Erie -- where a deceased person was pulled from the Milwaukee River.Crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after 2:00 p.m.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office was dispatched to the scene.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Members of the Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department on Thursday, December 11th were called out to the area of Broadway and Erie -- where a deceased person was pulled from the Milwaukee River.Crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after 2:00 p.m.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office was dispatched to the scene.
"This is an inherently stressful job:" 34 new MPD recruits graduate, ready to hit the streets
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thirty-four new Milwaukee police officers are ready to hit the streets!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Thirty-four new Milwaukee police officers are ready to hit the streets!
Milwaukee police identify victims in two homicides
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police identified on Thursday, December 11th two victims of homicide that occurred in the city the last couple of days.The victim of the homicide that happened in the 2900 block of N. 29 Street on December 9th has been identified as 23-year-old Alonna Thomas.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police identified on Thursday, December 11th two victims of homicide that occurred in the city the last couple of days.The victim of the homicide that happened in the 2900 block of N. 29 Street on December 9th has been identified as 23-year-old Alonna Thomas.
Can you help? MPD's Homeless Outreach Team needs winter clothes for our city's homeless
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Winter is here and the Milwaukee Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team (H.O.T.) wants to make sure the homeless in Milwaukee will stay warm this winter.Officers from H.O.T.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Winter is here and the Milwaukee Police Department’s Homeless Outreach Team (H.O.T.) wants to make sure the homeless in Milwaukee will stay warm this winter.Officers from H.O.T.
Police investigate homicide: 17-year-old boy shot near 84th and Lynx in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday, December 10th near 84th and Lynx.Police were dispatched to the scene around 4:00 p.m.We're told the victim is a 17-year-old boy.Milwaukee police say they're searching for one suspect in this case.The motive for the shooting is unclear.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Wednesday, December 10th near 84th and Lynx.Police were dispatched to the scene around 4:00 p.m.We're told the victim is a 17-year-old boy.Milwaukee police say they're searching for one suspect in this case.The motive for the shooting is unclear.
One dead, three injured following four separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating four separate shooting incidents that occurred late Tuesday night, December 9th and early Wednesday morning, December 10th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating four separate shooting incidents that occurred late Tuesday night, December 9th and early Wednesday morning, December 10th.
Convicted felon arrested for armed robbery; police seek second suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- District 3 officers from the Milwaukee Police Department arrested a convicted felon wanted for an armed robbery and are seeking a second suspect in the case.Officers were dispatched to the area of N. 22nd and W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- District 3 officers from the Milwaukee Police Department arrested a convicted felon wanted for an armed robbery and are seeking a second suspect in the case.Officers were dispatched to the area of N. 22nd and W.
13-year-old girl in serious condition after she's hit by a car near Marshall and Juneau
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a 13-year-old girl was hit by a car on the city's lower East Side on Tuesday evening, December 9th.It happened near Marshall and Juneau around 5:45 p.m.Police say a vehicle driven by a 30-year-old woman was driving westbound when her vehicle hit the girl.The girl suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital.The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.Police say at this point, alcohol is not believed to have played a role in this incident.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a 13-year-old girl was hit by a car on the city's lower East Side on Tuesday evening, December 9th.It happened near Marshall and Juneau around 5:45 p.m.Police say a vehicle driven by a 30-year-old woman was driving westbound when her vehicle hit the girl.The girl suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital.The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police.Police say at this point, alcohol is not believed to have played a role in this incident.
Milwaukee police recruits sworn in, about to begin 26 weeks of training
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department swore in its latest police recruit class on Monday, December 8th. 52 recruits -- including 45 men and 7 women -- were sworn in at the Police Academy.The class that took the oath on Monday is the third of 2014.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department swore in its latest police recruit class on Monday, December 8th. 52 recruits -- including 45 men and 7 women -- were sworn in at the Police Academy.The class that took the oath on Monday is the third of 2014.
Police: Fight with sister leads to woman's death on Milwaukee's west side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened in the neighborhood near 37th and Galena on the city's west side early Tuesday, December 9th.Squads were dispatched at about 12:40 a.m. and found the victim, a 52-year-old woman from Milwaukee, inside a home.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened in the neighborhood near 37th and Galena on the city's west side early Tuesday, December 9th.Squads were dispatched at about 12:40 a.m. and found the victim, a 52-year-old woman from Milwaukee, inside a home.
YouTube video shows protesters on I-794; Sheriff Clarke, Chief Flynn discuss arrests
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A wave of angry protests over police treatment and tactics has swept the country -- from Ferguson, Missouri to New York to Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A wave of angry protests over police treatment and tactics has swept the country -- from Ferguson, Missouri to New York to Milwaukee.
44-year-old Derick Jenkins, Dominican H.S. basketball coach, shot & injured by man trying to rob him
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a 44-year-old man was shot and injured in the 1800 block of N. 18th Street on Monday, December 8th.Dominican High School's athletic director tells FOX6 News the victim is an assistant varsity girls basketball coach at the school.Sources tell FOX6 News Derick Jenkins went into his garage on Monday morning to let his dog out, and came across a man trying to rob him.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a 44-year-old man was shot and injured in the 1800 block of N. 18th Street on Monday, December 8th.Dominican High School's athletic director tells FOX6 News the victim is an assistant varsity girls basketball coach at the school.Sources tell FOX6 News Derick Jenkins went into his garage on Monday morning to let his dog out, and came across a man trying to rob him.
Eight teens arrested for series of armed robberies in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say eight teenagers were arrested for their alleged involvement in a series of armed robberies after they crashed a stolen car.Officers from District Seven were dispatched to the neighborhood near 68th and Hope Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say eight teenagers were arrested for their alleged involvement in a series of armed robberies after they crashed a stolen car.Officers from District Seven were dispatched to the neighborhood near 68th and Hope Ave.
Police: Woman shot in the head near 26th and Lisbon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a woman was shot near 26th and Lisbon on Sunday night, December 7th.It happened around 10:30 p.m.Police say she was shot in the head, but she is expected to survive.No one is in custody, and police say their investigation into this shooting is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a woman was shot near 26th and Lisbon on Sunday night, December 7th.It happened around 10:30 p.m.Police say she was shot in the head, but she is expected to survive.No one is in custody, and police say their investigation into this shooting is ongoing.