One dead, one wounded after shooting near 51st & Lisbon in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another man wounded near 51st and Lisbon.The shooting happened just before midnight.

Police investigate series of armed robberies that led to pursuit, crash

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a series of early morning armed robberies on Milwaukee’s northwest side that resulted in the arrest of two suspects and led to a pursuit and crash in Menomonee Falls.The armed robberies happened at about 5:50 a.m. in the 4600 block of W.

Police: 26-year-old Milwaukee woman cuts officer with razor during struggle

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A woman was arrested by officers from District 5 of the Milwaukee Police Department after she cut an officer with a razor.According to officials,  officers responded to the 4500 block of N. 27th Street  just before 1 a.m. on Thursday, July 24th for a complaint of shots fired.During the course of the investigation, a 26-year-old Milwaukee woman interfered with officers who were taking her boyfriend into custody.Police say the woman tried to jump on one of the officers and tried to push another officer.As the woman was being placed into the back seat of the squad car, she was clutching a large set of keys in her hands.The officer told her she couldn't have the keys in the squad car, at which time the woman struggled with the officer and cut him with a razor that was hidden between the keys.The officer suffered a laceration to his finger that required several stitches.The officer is 23-years-old with four years of service and is assigned to District Five.MPD will present the case to the Milwaukee County District Attorney in the coming days.

"What happened last night was once again, insane:" Chief Flynn, Mayor Barrett enraged after children shot

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn announced during a press conference on Thursday afternoon, July 24th a 39-year-old man is in custody in connection with the shooting of two young children Wednesday night near 37th and Hadley.The shooting happened just before 7:15 p.m. Wednesday.

Police: Man in his early 30s shot, rushed to Froedtert Hospital

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Thursday evening, July 24th near N. 25th Street and Lloyd.It happened around 6:15 p.m.Police say a male victim in his early 30s was shot.He was rushed to Froedtert Hospital and was in stable condition when he left the shooting scene.Police do not have anyone in custody in connection with this shooting -- but police say they are looking for two suspects.

ARRESTED: Convicted felon taken into custody minutes after armed robbery

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officers from District 4 of the Milwaukee Police Department arrested an armed robbery suspect on Tuesday, July 22nd minutes after the crime occurred.According to police, the suspect tried to leave the Dollar General store at 1935 W.

Quick thinking saved a young life: Detectives talk about saving the life of an infant

The quick thinking and actions of two off-duty Milwaukee Police Department detectives helped save an infant’s life.At approximately 11:55 p.m. on July 19th, Detective Terrence Wright, assigned to South Investigations Division, was in his personal vehicle heading home from work when he saw a woman run out of a building in the 700 block of N.

ARRESTED: Three taken into custody in connection with July 21st shooting on city's north side

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three men were arrested by officers from District 3 of the Milwaukee Police Department for their suspected role in a shooting.According to police, at approximately 7:05 p.m. on July 21st, a 21-year-old Milwaukee man was shot in the leg while was sitting on the steps of a building in the 1900 block of N. 23rd Street.He was taken to the hospital for the treatment of non-life threatening injuries.Approximately 90 minutes later, officers on patrol saw a vehicle in the 1800 block of N. 18th Street that matched the description that witnesses gave of being involved in the shooting.The officers approached the vehicle and saw firearms and drugs in the car.One of the guns had been reported stolen in November of 2013.The three men inside the car, including the suspected shooter, were taken into custody.They are a 21-year-old Milwaukee man, a 23-year-old Milwaukee man, and a 23-year-old St.

Two off-duty Milwaukee Police Department detectives helped save an infant's life

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The quick thinking and actions of two off-duty Milwaukee Police Department detectives helped save an infant’s life.At approximately 11:55 p.m. on July 19th, Detective Terrence Wright, assigned to South Investigations Division, was in his personal vehicle heading home from work when he saw a woman run out of a building in the 700 block of N.

Suspect sought: Officials investigate after shots fired at District 4 police station

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are investigating shots that were fired at the District 4 police station at about 1:45 a.m. on Monday, July 21st.According to police, an officer was seated in a squad car in the east parking lot when three shots were fired from the area of a parking lot in the 5500 block of N. 69th Street, striking the wall directly above and around the squad.The bullets damaged the brick, but thankfully they did not penetrate the building or strike the officer.Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the suspect."It's pretty safe over here, like no trouble at all," Tristan Roberts said.Roberts lives in the area -- and says he takes comfort in being so close to a police station."It's supposed to be a lot safer," Roberts said.That feeling of safety was shaken early Monday morning when shots were fired at the station.

Police: Two-month-old baby boy's mother, father arrested in connection with his death

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say the mother and father of a two-month-old baby boy have been arrested, after the baby was found dead in a home last week.Police say the baby boy was found dead in a home in the 2100 block of S. 5th Place on Thursday, July 17th.The next day, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office performed an autopsy on the baby, and it was determined the baby died as a result of abuse.Police have arrested the baby's father and mother.Police say their investigation into this incident is ongoing.

Waiting for an answer: Family of Dontre Hamilton, fatally shot by an officer, wants closure

MILWAUKEE (WITI/AP) -- After a two-and-a-half month investigation, there remains no decision on whether a Milwaukee police officer was justified in fatally shooting a man at Red Arrow Park. 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton was shot by a police officer and killed on April 30th.

Police: 21-year-old man shot in the leg near 23rd and Lloyd

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police were called out to a shooting that occurred near the intersection of N. 23rd Street and Lloyd in Milwaukee on Monday evening, July 21st.It happened just after 7:00 p.m.Police say the victim of the shooting is a 21-year-old man.

"They should beef up their security after this:" Man shot in street outside strip club dies at hospital

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that allegedly took place outside a strip club near 26th and State Street early Sunday morning, July 20th.The shooting happened in the street.Police say a 33-year-old Milwaukee man was shot in an altercation, around 2:15 a.m. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.