BUSTED: How police were able to easily take a shooting suspect into custody
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they arrested a shooting suspect who was found sleeping in his car!Police say they got the call of shots fired on Congress Street -- near 28th Street.Officers found the suspect sleeping in the passenger seat of a vehicle.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they arrested a shooting suspect who was found sleeping in his car!Police say they got the call of shots fired on Congress Street -- near 28th Street.Officers found the suspect sleeping in the passenger seat of a vehicle.
Milwaukee police investigate robbery at Guaranty Bank at Wisconsin & 2nd
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Monday morning, August 11th at the Guaranty Bank located at 161 W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Monday morning, August 11th at the Guaranty Bank located at 161 W.
Police investigating two shootings Sunday night; one of them a homicide
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred on Sunday night, August 10th -- one of them a homicide.The homicide occurred shortly before 9:00 p.m. in the 400 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred on Sunday night, August 10th -- one of them a homicide.The homicide occurred shortly before 9:00 p.m. in the 400 block of W.
Violent start to Sunday: Three people injured in separate shootings; one an innocent passerby
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating three shooting incidents that have occurred so far Sunday, August 10th.The first occurred near 30th and W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating three shooting incidents that have occurred so far Sunday, August 10th.The first occurred near 30th and W.
Police: Three teens arrested, accused of robbing a couple of their vehicle Saturday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police on Saturday, August 9th were able to quickly apprehend three carjacking suspects.Police say just before 4:00 p.m. Saturday, a Milwaukee couple was robbed at gunpoint of their Dodge Durango and personal items in the 5100 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police on Saturday, August 9th were able to quickly apprehend three carjacking suspects.Police say just before 4:00 p.m. Saturday, a Milwaukee couple was robbed at gunpoint of their Dodge Durango and personal items in the 5100 block of W.
Violent Friday night, Saturday morning in Milwaukee: Six shot in three separate incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred late Friday night, August 8th and early Saturday morning, August 9th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred late Friday night, August 8th and early Saturday morning, August 9th.
A huge uptick in stolen vehicles this summer in Milwaukee; so who's responsible, and how are they doing it?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Auto thefts on the rise in parts of Milwaukee -- and that has Milwaukee police speaking out about who they think is behind the crimes.Police are saying this summer, stealing vehicles seems to be the new thing for teenagers.Most of us can't fire up a vehicle unless we have the keys -- but Peter Caldwell with Grube's Towing says some models are easy to get into -- and there's not much to revving the engine and taking off."They`re taking the ignition cylinder -- where you normally would put your key in -- they`re taking that out and then you can just take a screwdriver and turn that and be able to start the car," Caldwell said.That's a "not-so-secret" secret on the streets of Milwaukee these days.Police say motor vehicle thefts for the first six months are up nearly 70% over the same period in 2013."The thefts increased almost over 100% in both May and June -- and as we know, auto thefts tend to be a bit higher in the warmer months, so clearly we`re more than a little worried going forward," Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said.Chief Flynn says stealing cars has become the new "it" think for some of Milwaukee's teenagers."It has become the exciting thing to do to impress your friends," Chief Flynn said.Caldwell with Grube's Towing says they end up hauling stolen cars to homes or repair shops after they've been recovered.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Auto thefts on the rise in parts of Milwaukee -- and that has Milwaukee police speaking out about who they think is behind the crimes.Police are saying this summer, stealing vehicles seems to be the new thing for teenagers.Most of us can't fire up a vehicle unless we have the keys -- but Peter Caldwell with Grube's Towing says some models are easy to get into -- and there's not much to revving the engine and taking off."They`re taking the ignition cylinder -- where you normally would put your key in -- they`re taking that out and then you can just take a screwdriver and turn that and be able to start the car," Caldwell said.That's a "not-so-secret" secret on the streets of Milwaukee these days.Police say motor vehicle thefts for the first six months are up nearly 70% over the same period in 2013."The thefts increased almost over 100% in both May and June -- and as we know, auto thefts tend to be a bit higher in the warmer months, so clearly we`re more than a little worried going forward," Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said.Chief Flynn says stealing cars has become the new "it" think for some of Milwaukee's teenagers."It has become the exciting thing to do to impress your friends," Chief Flynn said.Caldwell with Grube's Towing says they end up hauling stolen cars to homes or repair shops after they've been recovered.
Milwaukee police: Two shot, injured in two separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Thursday night, August 7th.The first shooting incident occurred in the 5700 block of N. 94th Street at 5 p.m.According to police, a 15-year-old Milwaukee boy suffered a graze wound from a possibly known subject during an argument.The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his wounds.The second shooting incident occurred in the 3000 block of N. 46th Street at 10:30 p.m.Police say a 28-year-old Milwaukee woman suffered a gunshot wound during a robbery attempt.Officials say the suspect fled the scene after obtaining nothing.The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of her non-life threatening wound.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Thursday night, August 7th.The first shooting incident occurred in the 5700 block of N. 94th Street at 5 p.m.According to police, a 15-year-old Milwaukee boy suffered a graze wound from a possibly known subject during an argument.The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his wounds.The second shooting incident occurred in the 3000 block of N. 46th Street at 10:30 p.m.Police say a 28-year-old Milwaukee woman suffered a gunshot wound during a robbery attempt.Officials say the suspect fled the scene after obtaining nothing.The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of her non-life threatening wound.
Split decision from federal jury: Man suing for civil rights violations by MPD awarded $506,000
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A split decision from a federal jury in a case involving a Milwaukee police officer.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A split decision from a federal jury in a case involving a Milwaukee police officer.
Police: 16-year-old suffers graze wound in shooting Thursday evening
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a teenager was shot and injured on Thursday afternoon, August 7th.It happened at the intersection of N. 98th Street and Thurston Avenue in Milwaukee -- shortly before 5:00 p.m.Police say a 16-year-old male suffered a graze wound to the leg.He has been taken to the hospital for treatment.Police do not have anyone in custody in connection with this shooting.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a teenager was shot and injured on Thursday afternoon, August 7th.It happened at the intersection of N. 98th Street and Thurston Avenue in Milwaukee -- shortly before 5:00 p.m.Police say a 16-year-old male suffered a graze wound to the leg.He has been taken to the hospital for treatment.Police do not have anyone in custody in connection with this shooting.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
ARRESTED: Man taken into custody in connection with shooting of two children
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police arrested the suspect believed responsible for the shooting of a 10-year-old boy and 11-year-old girl that happened in the 2800 block of N. 37th Street on July 23.According to police, a 27-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested on July 31 in the area of 35th and Center.A charging decision by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office is expected in the coming days.Related stories:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police arrested the suspect believed responsible for the shooting of a 10-year-old boy and 11-year-old girl that happened in the 2800 block of N. 37th Street on July 23.According to police, a 27-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested on July 31 in the area of 35th and Center.A charging decision by the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office is expected in the coming days.Related stories:
Milwaukee police identify victims in two homicides
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police identified on Tuesday, August 5th two victims of homicide that occurred in the city the last couple of days.The victim of the homicide that happened in the 3000 block of N. 12th Street on August 1 is identified as 26-year-old Robert McGee.The victim of the homicide that happened in the 5600 block of N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police identified on Tuesday, August 5th two victims of homicide that occurred in the city the last couple of days.The victim of the homicide that happened in the 3000 block of N. 12th Street on August 1 is identified as 26-year-old Robert McGee.The victim of the homicide that happened in the 5600 block of N.
Milwaukee police: Two shot, injured in two separate shooting incidents; no suspects in custody
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two non-fatal shootings that occurred early Wednesday morning, August 6th.According to police, a 46-year-old woman from Milwaukee was shot in the 2600 block of N. 5th Street at 1 a.m.The victim tells police that she was walking in the area when she heard the sound of gunshots and felt pain to her ankle.The victim realized that that he had been shot and was conveyed to the hospital for treatment.The investigation is ongoing and there are no suspects in custody.Police say a 47-year-old Milwaukee man was shot in the 1800 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two non-fatal shootings that occurred early Wednesday morning, August 6th.According to police, a 46-year-old woman from Milwaukee was shot in the 2600 block of N. 5th Street at 1 a.m.The victim tells police that she was walking in the area when she heard the sound of gunshots and felt pain to her ankle.The victim realized that that he had been shot and was conveyed to the hospital for treatment.The investigation is ongoing and there are no suspects in custody.Police say a 47-year-old Milwaukee man was shot in the 1800 block of W.
22-year-old Milwaukee man taken into custody in connection with strong armed robbery
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- District 5 officers from the Milwaukee Police Department located and arrested a strong armed robbery suspect a short distance from where he committed the crime.According to police, officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- District 5 officers from the Milwaukee Police Department located and arrested a strong armed robbery suspect a short distance from where he committed the crime.According to police, officers were dispatched to the 2200 block of W.
ARRESTED: Three armed robbery suspects taken into custody minutes after crime
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- District 4 officers from the Milwaukee Police Department located and arrested three armed robbery suspects minutes after they committed their second crime.According to police, officers were dispatched to the 5900 block of N. 76th Street at about 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 2nd for a report of an armed robbery.Police say two female victims told officers that a suspect came up to them, waved a handgun, and stole their property before fleeing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- District 4 officers from the Milwaukee Police Department located and arrested three armed robbery suspects minutes after they committed their second crime.According to police, officers were dispatched to the 5900 block of N. 76th Street at about 12:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 2nd for a report of an armed robbery.Police say two female victims told officers that a suspect came up to them, waved a handgun, and stole their property before fleeing.
Police: Man shot, injured near 25th & Maple; no suspects in custody
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night, August 4th near 25th and Maple.According to police, a man sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg around 10 p.m.Officials say no arrests have been made and the incident remains under investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred Monday night, August 4th near 25th and Maple.According to police, a man sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the leg around 10 p.m.Officials say no arrests have been made and the incident remains under investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
An alleged crime spree, and then a crash! Robbery suspects driving stolen vehicle injured
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating after they say a vehicle, stolen during an armed robbery was involved in a crash at 17th and W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating after they say a vehicle, stolen during an armed robbery was involved in a crash at 17th and W.
Police: 16-year-old shot, injured during robbery Saturday night
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a 16-year-old was shot and injured on Saturday night, August 2nd.It happened in the 5900 block of N. 83rd Street -- just before midnight.Police say they believe this shooting occurred during a robbery.Police say the 16-year-old male victim suffered a non life-threatening injury.No one is in custody.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a 16-year-old was shot and injured on Saturday night, August 2nd.It happened in the 5900 block of N. 83rd Street -- just before midnight.Police say they believe this shooting occurred during a robbery.Police say the 16-year-old male victim suffered a non life-threatening injury.No one is in custody.
Police: 32-year-old man shot, injured as he sat in his car Saturday night
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night, August 2nd.It happened in the 3400 block of N. 45th Street.Police say a 32-year-old man was shot while he was seated in the driver's seat of his car.A 32-year-old passenger sustained injuries from shattering glass.Police say both of those who were injured were taken to the hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.No one is in custody.Police say they continue to investigate a motive in this shooting.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday night, August 2nd.It happened in the 3400 block of N. 45th Street.Police say a 32-year-old man was shot while he was seated in the driver's seat of his car.A 32-year-old passenger sustained injuries from shattering glass.Police say both of those who were injured were taken to the hospital for treatment of non life-threatening injuries.No one is in custody.Police say they continue to investigate a motive in this shooting.
More gun violence: One dead, four injured following four separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating four separate shooting incidents that occurred Friday night, August 1st and early Saturday morning, August 2nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating four separate shooting incidents that occurred Friday night, August 1st and early Saturday morning, August 2nd.