UPDATE: Two arrested in connection with homicide near 91st and Thurston
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two suspects have been arrested for the January 13th homicide that occurred near 91st and Thurston.Police say two teenagers were shot Tuesday, January 13th around 11:00 p.m. in what appears to be a drug-related incident.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two suspects have been arrested for the January 13th homicide that occurred near 91st and Thurston.Police say two teenagers were shot Tuesday, January 13th around 11:00 p.m. in what appears to be a drug-related incident.
Police: Five-year-old boy pulled from two-alarm house fire near 77th and Villard
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a five-year-old child was pulled from a two-alarm house fire occurring on N. 77th Street and Villard Wednesday evening, January 14th.The fire was first reported shortly after 6:30 p.m.The first to respond found heavy fire blowing through three windows on the duplex's first floor."It was bad.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a five-year-old child was pulled from a two-alarm house fire occurring on N. 77th Street and Villard Wednesday evening, January 14th.The fire was first reported shortly after 6:30 p.m.The first to respond found heavy fire blowing through three windows on the duplex's first floor."It was bad.
Police: School bus carrying 20 students involved in crash near 43rd & Oklahoma
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a school bus and a vehicle were involved in a crash on Wednesday afternoon, January 14th near the intersection of S. 43rd Street and Oklahoma Avenue.Milwaukee Public Schools spokesman Tony Tagliavia tells FOX6 News 20 students were on the bus at the time of the crash.No injuries were reported.The bus was serving Manitoba School, which is located near S. 43rd Street and Forest Home Avenue.School officials contacted parents regarding the crash.Police described the crash as "minor."Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a school bus and a vehicle were involved in a crash on Wednesday afternoon, January 14th near the intersection of S. 43rd Street and Oklahoma Avenue.Milwaukee Public Schools spokesman Tony Tagliavia tells FOX6 News 20 students were on the bus at the time of the crash.No injuries were reported.The bus was serving Manitoba School, which is located near S. 43rd Street and Forest Home Avenue.School officials contacted parents regarding the crash.Police described the crash as "minor."Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this story.
"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.