Milwaukee police investigate two shootings, one appears accidental
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating two shootings that happened on Saturday, November 29th.The first incident occurred near 44th and Meinecke Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating two shootings that happened on Saturday, November 29th.The first incident occurred near 44th and Meinecke Ave.
"They are one of the strongest families:" Hundreds gather for Laylah Petersen benefit
MENOMONEE FALLS (WITI) -- A benefit was held for the family of five-year-old Laylah Petersen on Saturday afternoon, November 29th at The Schwabenhof in Menomonee Falls.The event proved to be a true example of a community showing the family of Laylah Petersen, they do not have the live through this loss alone."They are one of the strongest families I know -- I don't know if I would be that strong.
MENOMONEE FALLS (WITI) -- A benefit was held for the family of five-year-old Laylah Petersen on Saturday afternoon, November 29th at The Schwabenhof in Menomonee Falls.The event proved to be a true example of a community showing the family of Laylah Petersen, they do not have the live through this loss alone."They are one of the strongest families I know -- I don't know if I would be that strong.
ARRESTED: Police say driver who crashed SUV, killing 30-year-old woman was intoxicated
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 30-year-old woman is dead following a crash that occurred early on Thanksgiving morning, November 27th -- and police say the driver was intoxicated.It happened on N. 91st Street near W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 30-year-old woman is dead following a crash that occurred early on Thanksgiving morning, November 27th -- and police say the driver was intoxicated.It happened on N. 91st Street near W.
Two people shot, wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating two shootings that occurred late Wednesday night, November 26th.The first incident occurred near N. 14th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating two shootings that occurred late Wednesday night, November 26th.The first incident occurred near N. 14th Street and W.
"They care:" MPD delivers Thanksgiving goods to mother of special little boy; an innocent gunshot victim
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Shot when he was just two years old, a Milwaukee boy is making remarkable progress.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Shot when he was just two years old, a Milwaukee boy is making remarkable progress.
Chief Flynn talks protests, violence following grand jury decision in Ferguson
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn joined FOX6 WakeUp Wednesday morning, November 26th to talk about the protests in Milwaukee and Ferguson following the grand jury decision in the Michael Brown case.In Ferguson on Monday, it was announced a grand jury has decided there is no probable cause to indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson in the August shooting of Michael Brown.That decision led to outrage and protests in Ferguson and across the country — including here in Milwaukee.The case out of Ferguson is similar to the case here in Milwaukee involving Dontre Hamilton. 31-year-old Hamilton was shot and killed in April by Milwaukee police officer Christopher Manney.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn joined FOX6 WakeUp Wednesday morning, November 26th to talk about the protests in Milwaukee and Ferguson following the grand jury decision in the Michael Brown case.In Ferguson on Monday, it was announced a grand jury has decided there is no probable cause to indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson in the August shooting of Michael Brown.That decision led to outrage and protests in Ferguson and across the country — including here in Milwaukee.The case out of Ferguson is similar to the case here in Milwaukee involving Dontre Hamilton. 31-year-old Hamilton was shot and killed in April by Milwaukee police officer Christopher Manney.
Milwaukee police investigate shooting near 35th & Wright
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday night, November 25th.It happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. near N. 35th and Wright.The victim, a 34-year-old male, sustained a graze wound and was treated and released from a local hospital.The motive for the shooting is unknown and there are no suspects in custody at this time.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday night, November 25th.It happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. near N. 35th and Wright.The victim, a 34-year-old male, sustained a graze wound and was treated and released from a local hospital.The motive for the shooting is unknown and there are no suspects in custody at this time.
Four plaintiffs file 41-page lawsuit claiming they were illegally searched by Milwaukee police officers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Flint Taylor with the People's Law Office in Chicago, and Milwaukee attorney Robin Shellow during a press conference Tuesday morning, November 25th announced a new lawsuit filed as four new individuals have come forward -- claiming they were illegally searched by Milwaukee police officers.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Flint Taylor with the People's Law Office in Chicago, and Milwaukee attorney Robin Shellow during a press conference Tuesday morning, November 25th announced a new lawsuit filed as four new individuals have come forward -- claiming they were illegally searched by Milwaukee police officers.
"They broke her spirit:" 13-year-old girl accused in strong armed robbery of 12-year-old classmate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have arrested a 13-year-old girl -- accused in the strong armed robbery of a 12-year-old girl.Police responded to the 2700 block of N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have arrested a 13-year-old girl -- accused in the strong armed robbery of a 12-year-old girl.Police responded to the 2700 block of N.
"It's not just about Ferguson:" Milwaukeeans react to decision, say "we have to get active"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A grand jury decided not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown on Monday, November 24th -- a decision that's being felt across the country, including here in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A grand jury decided not to indict Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown on Monday, November 24th -- a decision that's being felt across the country, including here in Milwaukee.
Working to build lasting relationship with young people; MPD wins major award for STOP program
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department has won a major award for a community outreach program that involves students.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department has won a major award for a community outreach program that involves students.
BUSTED! Suspect in fatal hit-and-run near 4th and National arrested in... Texas
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred near 4th and National on Sunday, November 23rd has been arrested.The suspect, a 29-year-old Racine man, was arrested on Tuesday, November 25th in Laredo, Texas.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred near 4th and National on Sunday, November 23rd has been arrested.The suspect, a 29-year-old Racine man, was arrested on Tuesday, November 25th in Laredo, Texas.
Drivers, exercise caution! Police, Sheriff's officials respond to crashes as snow falls Monday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Drivers were encouraged to use caution in their travels Monday evening, November 24th and Tuesday morning -- as snow made roads slick and has affected visibility.Milwaukee police said they received reports of nine personal injury crashes, and 30 property damage only crashes since noon Monday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Drivers were encouraged to use caution in their travels Monday evening, November 24th and Tuesday morning -- as snow made roads slick and has affected visibility.Milwaukee police said they received reports of nine personal injury crashes, and 30 property damage only crashes since noon Monday.
Attorneys schedule Tuesday morning press conference to discuss MPD body cavity search cases
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Flint Taylor with the People's Law Office in Chicago, and Milwaukee attorney Robin Shellow have planned a press conference scheduled for Tuesday morning, November 25th to discuss the current status of the Milwaukee Police Department body cavity search cases.In particular, it appears the press conference will focus on Michael Vagnini -- the former MPD officer sentenced to 26 months in prison for illegal strip and body cavity searches on dozens of drug suspects.Vagnini was sentenced in June 2013 on one misdemeanor charge of illegal body cavity search, three misdemeanor counts of illegal strip search, and four felony misconduct in office charges.In a statement to FOX6 News, Robin Shellow says the following items will be discussed during Tuesday's press conference -- scheduled for 9:45 a.m.:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Flint Taylor with the People's Law Office in Chicago, and Milwaukee attorney Robin Shellow have planned a press conference scheduled for Tuesday morning, November 25th to discuss the current status of the Milwaukee Police Department body cavity search cases.In particular, it appears the press conference will focus on Michael Vagnini -- the former MPD officer sentenced to 26 months in prison for illegal strip and body cavity searches on dozens of drug suspects.Vagnini was sentenced in June 2013 on one misdemeanor charge of illegal body cavity search, three misdemeanor counts of illegal strip search, and four felony misconduct in office charges.In a statement to FOX6 News, Robin Shellow says the following items will be discussed during Tuesday's press conference -- scheduled for 9:45 a.m.:
Police seek driver in fatal hit-and-run crash on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are looking for the driver who hit a man on Milwaukee's near south side -- and took off.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are looking for the driver who hit a man on Milwaukee's near south side -- and took off.
Police: Suspect out on bail for burglary arrested for another burglary
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 17-year-old Milwaukee male was taken into custody by Milwaukee police on Saturday, November 22nd for burglary.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 17-year-old Milwaukee male was taken into custody by Milwaukee police on Saturday, November 22nd for burglary.
Milwaukee police: Fatal stabbing victim identified
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The victim of the November 22nd fatal stabbing that happened near Holton and Brown Streets in Milwaukee has been identified as 46-year-old Michael Thomas.Police say a 48-year-old Milwaukee man has been arrested for the incident.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The victim of the November 22nd fatal stabbing that happened near Holton and Brown Streets in Milwaukee has been identified as 46-year-old Michael Thomas.Police say a 48-year-old Milwaukee man has been arrested for the incident.
"People take off and leave you to die:" Police say driver in fatal hit-and-run crash was likely drunk
MILWAUKEE (WITI ) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed 63-year-old Alfredo De La O on the city's south side early Sunday, November 23rd -- and police believe the driver of the striking vehicle was likely drunk.The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. at S.
MILWAUKEE (WITI ) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a hit-and-run crash that killed 63-year-old Alfredo De La O on the city's south side early Sunday, November 23rd -- and police believe the driver of the striking vehicle was likely drunk.The crash happened around 12:30 a.m. at S.
Off duty police officer pepper sprayed -- still captures suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An off-duty Milwaukee police officer was pepper sprayed while chasing a theft suspect.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An off-duty Milwaukee police officer was pepper sprayed while chasing a theft suspect.
41-year-old man shot, wounded on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department are investigating a shooting that happened near 33rd and Center on Friday evening, November 21st.A 41-year-old man was shot and wounded shortly before 8 p.m. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.Police say the motive in this crime is unknown and there are no suspects in custody at this time.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department are investigating a shooting that happened near 33rd and Center on Friday evening, November 21st.A 41-year-old man was shot and wounded shortly before 8 p.m. He was taken to a hospital for treatment.Police say the motive in this crime is unknown and there are no suspects in custody at this time.