Police: Armed robbery victim shot when he tried "swatting" the gun and it discharged
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred during an armed robbery early Sunday morning, December 7th.It happened shortly after 1:00 a.m. in the 700 block of N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred during an armed robbery early Sunday morning, December 7th.It happened shortly after 1:00 a.m. in the 700 block of N.
Police: Two suffer serious injuries after they're shot in separate incidents Saturday night
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shootings that occurred on Saturday night, December 6th.The first shooting occurred shortly before 9:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of N. 39th Street.Police say a 44-year-old Milwaukee man was shot while inside a home.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shootings that occurred on Saturday night, December 6th.The first shooting occurred shortly before 9:30 p.m. in the 2400 block of N. 39th Street.Police say a 44-year-old Milwaukee man was shot while inside a home.
Police identify two men found shot to death near Stadium Interchange
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Authorities have identified two men found shot to death in a car on Milwaukee's west side, but are still searching for a suspect and a motive.Lt.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Authorities have identified two men found shot to death in a car on Milwaukee's west side, but are still searching for a suspect and a motive.Lt.
Police: Driver injured after striking parked semi-trailer near N. 6th and North Avenue
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a vehicle struck a parked semi-trailer near N. 6th Street and North Avenue in Milwaukee on Thursday evening, December 4th.It happened shortly after 8:30 p.m.Witnesses told police a woman driving the vehicle was swerving in and out of traffic when she struck the semi-trailer.The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.The semi-trailer's driver was inside a building at the time, and wasn't injured.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a vehicle struck a parked semi-trailer near N. 6th Street and North Avenue in Milwaukee on Thursday evening, December 4th.It happened shortly after 8:30 p.m.Witnesses told police a woman driving the vehicle was swerving in and out of traffic when she struck the semi-trailer.The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.The semi-trailer's driver was inside a building at the time, and wasn't injured.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Dontre Hamilton supporters rally as Fire & Police Commission meets
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Red Arrow Park's "Slice of Ice" opened for the season on Thursday, December 4th, but Dontre Hamilton supporters want to make sure what happened in the park last April stays in the forefront.31-year-old Hamilton was shot and killed by Milwaukee police officer Christopher Manney.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Red Arrow Park's "Slice of Ice" opened for the season on Thursday, December 4th, but Dontre Hamilton supporters want to make sure what happened in the park last April stays in the forefront.31-year-old Hamilton was shot and killed by Milwaukee police officer Christopher Manney.
Moving in the right direction: Milwaukee police are proud of 2014 crime statistics
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- New numbers from Milwaukee police show that crime in the city is on the rise.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- New numbers from Milwaukee police show that crime in the city is on the rise.
REWARD: $5,000 offered for information in Bouchards attempted robbery, shooting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A $5,000 reward has been offered in connection with an attempted robbery and shooting that occurred at the Bouchards store on N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A $5,000 reward has been offered in connection with an attempted robbery and shooting that occurred at the Bouchards store on N.
Police investigate double homicide in neighborhood near Stadium Interchange
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double homicide in a neighborhood near the Stadium Interchange.Police were called to the area of 38th and Park Hill just after 4 a.m. after a newspaper carrier discovered two African American men dead in a parked black Honda.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double homicide in a neighborhood near the Stadium Interchange.Police were called to the area of 38th and Park Hill just after 4 a.m. after a newspaper carrier discovered two African American men dead in a parked black Honda.
MFD called out to St. Paul Avenue after tanker truck leaks sodium hydroxide
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department was called out to the 2100 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Fire Department was called out to the 2100 block of W.
Shaker's Cigar Bar robbery: Police arrest two, seek a third suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they arrested two suspects and are seeking a third in connection with a robbery at Shaker's Cigar Bar on S. 2nd St.Officers were dispatched to the bar around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3rd for a report of an armed robbery.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they arrested two suspects and are seeking a third in connection with a robbery at Shaker's Cigar Bar on S. 2nd St.Officers were dispatched to the bar around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3rd for a report of an armed robbery.
Five teenage boys arrested after armed robbery on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police arrested five teenage suspects for their alleged involvement in an armed robbery on Milwaukee’s north side.Officials say two victims, boys ages 13 and 16, were walking in the neighborhood near 40th and Nash just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3rd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police arrested five teenage suspects for their alleged involvement in an armed robbery on Milwaukee’s north side.Officials say two victims, boys ages 13 and 16, were walking in the neighborhood near 40th and Nash just before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 3rd.
"Your past does come back to haunt you:" DNA links man to sexual assault, seven years after the crime
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A man is behind bars, charged with a crime police say was committed seven years ago!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A man is behind bars, charged with a crime police say was committed seven years ago!
MPD called out to Hamilton High School for report of student with a gun; NO weapon found
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a Hamilton High School student was arrested on Wednesday, December 3rd following a report of a student with a gun.Police were called out to the school around 3:30 p.m. after a staff member called police reporting a student may have a gun.No weapon was found.Police say school officials had been having trouble with the student who was later arrested all day.A Milwaukee Public Schools spokesman tells FOX6 News the end of the school day was slightly altered as only limited movement was allowed in the hallways.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a Hamilton High School student was arrested on Wednesday, December 3rd following a report of a student with a gun.Police were called out to the school around 3:30 p.m. after a staff member called police reporting a student may have a gun.No weapon was found.Police say school officials had been having trouble with the student who was later arrested all day.A Milwaukee Public Schools spokesman tells FOX6 News the end of the school day was slightly altered as only limited movement was allowed in the hallways.
Three firefighters injured battling apartment fire on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fire crews were called out to the scene of an apartment fire on Tuesday night, December 2nd in the neighborhood near Sherman and Villard on Milwaukee's north side.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Fire crews were called out to the scene of an apartment fire on Tuesday night, December 2nd in the neighborhood near Sherman and Villard on Milwaukee's north side.
Milwaukee Police Department receives national award for relationship with Washington Park community
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are being honored for their relationship with the Washington Park community.The United Methodist Children’s Services and the Milwaukee Police Department accepted the national MetLife Foundation Community - Police Partnership Award for Excellence in Civic Engagement for improving safety in the Washington Park neighborhood, east of Milwaukee’s historic Washington Park.More than 560 police departments and community organizations applied for the recognition, and Milwaukee received a record-setting three of 11 awards.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are being honored for their relationship with the Washington Park community.The United Methodist Children’s Services and the Milwaukee Police Department accepted the national MetLife Foundation Community - Police Partnership Award for Excellence in Civic Engagement for improving safety in the Washington Park neighborhood, east of Milwaukee’s historic Washington Park.More than 560 police departments and community organizations applied for the recognition, and Milwaukee received a record-setting three of 11 awards.
"Very impressive exchange of ideas:" Mayor Barrett reflects on White House Ferguson summit
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Monday, December 1st, one week after a grand jury in Ferguson decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown, a White House summit focused on repairing the broken trust between police officers and the people they serve.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Monday, December 1st, one week after a grand jury in Ferguson decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown, a White House summit focused on repairing the broken trust between police officers and the people they serve.
Milwaukee police, neighbors have questions after two bodies are found in home
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The bodies of two men were discovered inside a home in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood on Monday, December 1st, and that had police on the scene near Richards and Auer for hours Monday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The bodies of two men were discovered inside a home in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood on Monday, December 1st, and that had police on the scene near Richards and Auer for hours Monday.
CHARGED: Two Milwaukee men, ages 18 and 20 accused in series of armed robberies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say two suspects arrested for their role in a series of armed robberies have been charged by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.They are 18-year-old Alfonso Lowe and 20-year-old Terrence Rayford.Each are charged with three counts of armed robbery and one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.Police say the first armed robbery occurred last Wednesday, November 26th -- shortly before 8:00 p.m. in the 1900 block of S.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say two suspects arrested for their role in a series of armed robberies have been charged by the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.They are 18-year-old Alfonso Lowe and 20-year-old Terrence Rayford.Each are charged with three counts of armed robbery and one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon.Police say the first armed robbery occurred last Wednesday, November 26th -- shortly before 8:00 p.m. in the 1900 block of S.
Two found dead in Milwaukee home may have been deceased "for some time"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say two people were found dead inside a home near Richards and Auer on Milwaukee's north side on Monday afternoon, December 1st.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say two people were found dead inside a home near Richards and Auer on Milwaukee's north side on Monday afternoon, December 1st.