Police: Bones likely to be human remains discovered on city's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they are investigating the discovery of bones likely to be human remains on the city's north side.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they are investigating the discovery of bones likely to be human remains on the city's north side.
Bicycle officers arrest armed robbery suspect, second suspect sought
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police officers who were on patrol on their bicycles in District Three arrested an armed robbery suspect.The officers, assigned to Operation School’s Out, were on their bicycles near 44th and Clarke just after 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 12th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police officers who were on patrol on their bicycles in District Three arrested an armed robbery suspect.The officers, assigned to Operation School’s Out, were on their bicycles near 44th and Clarke just after 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 12th.
Violent night: Seven wounded including a child in three separate shootings
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating multiple shootings that took place late Saturday, June 14th into Sunday.A shooting with four victims occurred near 28th and Center just after 1 a.m. on Sunday.The victims include a 21-year-old man, 24-year-old woman, 25-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man.All of the victims are being treated at a hospital and are in stable condition.The shooting occurred after an altercation at a house party.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating multiple shootings that took place late Saturday, June 14th into Sunday.A shooting with four victims occurred near 28th and Center just after 1 a.m. on Sunday.The victims include a 21-year-old man, 24-year-old woman, 25-year-old woman and a 20-year-old man.All of the victims are being treated at a hospital and are in stable condition.The shooting occurred after an altercation at a house party.
Police: Two injured in separate shooting incidents Sunday evening
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of two separate shooting incidents that left two people injured on Sunday evening, June 15th.The first occurred just before 5:30 p.m. in the 2700 block of N. 4th Street.Police say a 32-year-old man was injured.He was taken to the hospital where he is listed in stable condition.Police believe this shooting happened after an argument between the victim and the suspect.No one is in custody.The second shooting happened just before 7:30 p.m. in the 2600 block of N. 23rd Street.Police say a 26-year-old man is being treated at the hospital for non life-threatening injuries.The motive for this shooting is unknown.No one is in custody.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of two separate shooting incidents that left two people injured on Sunday evening, June 15th.The first occurred just before 5:30 p.m. in the 2700 block of N. 4th Street.Police say a 32-year-old man was injured.He was taken to the hospital where he is listed in stable condition.Police believe this shooting happened after an argument between the victim and the suspect.No one is in custody.The second shooting happened just before 7:30 p.m. in the 2600 block of N. 23rd Street.Police say a 26-year-old man is being treated at the hospital for non life-threatening injuries.The motive for this shooting is unknown.No one is in custody.
Autopsy conducted on 3-week-old infant found dead
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An autopsy was conducted on a 3-week-old infant who was found unresponsive by her father on Thursday, June 13th -- and later died at the hospital.The police report says the infant was sleeping in a bed with both parents when the father noticed something wrong.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An autopsy was conducted on a 3-week-old infant who was found unresponsive by her father on Thursday, June 13th -- and later died at the hospital.The police report says the infant was sleeping in a bed with both parents when the father noticed something wrong.
Infant grazed by gunfire, innocent victim in drive-by shooting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 12th and North Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 12th and North Ave.
SENTENCED: 25 years behind bars for man involved in shootout with police after chase
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A man involved in a shootout with Milwaukee police after a high-speed chase was sentenced on Thursday, June 12th. 25-year-old Angelo Cruz will spend 25 years behind bars.Cruz pleaded no contest to two charges, and guilty to four charges.One charge was dismissed but read in.Cruz was convicted of the following charges:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A man involved in a shootout with Milwaukee police after a high-speed chase was sentenced on Thursday, June 12th. 25-year-old Angelo Cruz will spend 25 years behind bars.Cruz pleaded no contest to two charges, and guilty to four charges.One charge was dismissed but read in.Cruz was convicted of the following charges:
Calling 911...and being placed on hold?! What MPD is doing to remedy this problem
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You call 911 and expect an immediate response -- but some in Milwaukee are getting a surprise on the other end of the line.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You call 911 and expect an immediate response -- but some in Milwaukee are getting a surprise on the other end of the line.
Out in force: MPD conducts roll call in the street as some celebrate the end of the school year
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students are celebrating the end of the school year this week -- and Milwaukee police want to make sure they don't take those celebrations too far.Milwaukee streets will soon be flooded with youngsters with hours of free time as schools let out for summer."We know what the mission is today and tomorrow and the mission is safety.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students are celebrating the end of the school year this week -- and Milwaukee police want to make sure they don't take those celebrations too far.Milwaukee streets will soon be flooded with youngsters with hours of free time as schools let out for summer."We know what the mission is today and tomorrow and the mission is safety.
BUSTED: Eight arrested after yearlong drug trafficking investigation on city's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), in coordination with officers from the City of Milwaukee Police Department – District 3, have arrested eight individuals after a joint, yearlong drug trafficking investigation on the city’s north side.On Wednesday, June 11, 2014, DCI special agents and Milwaukee officers executed six search warrants, with significant assistance from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, resulting in the recovery of narcotics, drug paraphernalia and packaging materials, and nine firearms.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), in coordination with officers from the City of Milwaukee Police Department – District 3, have arrested eight individuals after a joint, yearlong drug trafficking investigation on the city’s north side.On Wednesday, June 11, 2014, DCI special agents and Milwaukee officers executed six search warrants, with significant assistance from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, resulting in the recovery of narcotics, drug paraphernalia and packaging materials, and nine firearms.
Five teenagers in custody: Pursuit ends in Wauwatosa early Wednesday morning
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police on Wednesday morning, June 11th were involved in a vehicle pursuit that ended near N. 106th and W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police on Wednesday morning, June 11th were involved in a vehicle pursuit that ended near N. 106th and W.
Police busy again Tuesday: Three shooting incidents before 4:00 p.m.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of three shooting incidents on Tuesday afternoon, June 10th.The first occurred just before 3:30 p.m.Police say a 20-year-old man was shot in the area of N. 35th and W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of three shooting incidents on Tuesday afternoon, June 10th.The first occurred just before 3:30 p.m.Police say a 20-year-old man was shot in the area of N. 35th and W.
Police: 35-year-old woman in stable condition following shooting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, June 10th in the 3800 block of N. 9th Street.The victim, a 35-year-old woman, is being treated at an area hospital and is in stable condition.The motive for the shooting is unknown.Officials say there are no suspects in custody at this time.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Tuesday morning, June 10th in the 3800 block of N. 9th Street.The victim, a 35-year-old woman, is being treated at an area hospital and is in stable condition.The motive for the shooting is unknown.Officials say there are no suspects in custody at this time.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MPD District 2 officers catch burglary suspect in the act
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officers from District 2 of the Milwaukee Police Department arrested a burglary suspect after he was seen inside the house that he broke into.The officers responded to a home in the 2400 block of S. 18th Street at approximately 4:10 p.m. on June 6th after a neighbor noticed a subject break into a nearby home.Upon their arrival, officers saw two windows that were smashed open and the suspect exiting a window from the second story.The suspect jumped off the roof and was taken into custody.The suspect, 27-year-old Anthony Gbur of Milwaukee, is now facing a felony count of Burglary.If convicted, Gbur could be sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officers from District 2 of the Milwaukee Police Department arrested a burglary suspect after he was seen inside the house that he broke into.The officers responded to a home in the 2400 block of S. 18th Street at approximately 4:10 p.m. on June 6th after a neighbor noticed a subject break into a nearby home.Upon their arrival, officers saw two windows that were smashed open and the suspect exiting a window from the second story.The suspect jumped off the roof and was taken into custody.The suspect, 27-year-old Anthony Gbur of Milwaukee, is now facing a felony count of Burglary.If convicted, Gbur could be sentenced to more than 12 years in prison.
Off-duty detective helps catch strong-armed robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An off-duty Milwaukee Police detective and officers from District Three arrest a suspect for a strong-armed robbery.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An off-duty Milwaukee Police detective and officers from District Three arrest a suspect for a strong-armed robbery.
Violent Monday night in Milwaukee: Three shootings before 10:00 p.m., one fatal
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of three separate shooting incidents Monday night, June 9th -- one of them a homicide.The homicide occurred near 13th and Burleigh.It happened just after 7:00 p.m.Police say a 20-year-old man was shot and killed -- and a 21-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.Police say the injured victim is in stable condition.The motive for this shooting is unknown -- and no one is in custody.---A second shooting occurred in the 5000 block of N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of three separate shooting incidents Monday night, June 9th -- one of them a homicide.The homicide occurred near 13th and Burleigh.It happened just after 7:00 p.m.Police say a 20-year-old man was shot and killed -- and a 21-year-old man was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.Police say the injured victim is in stable condition.The motive for this shooting is unknown -- and no one is in custody.---A second shooting occurred in the 5000 block of N.
ARRESTED: Five in custody after nearly a dozen armed robberies Monday morning
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Nearly a dozen robberies in just six hours!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Nearly a dozen robberies in just six hours!
More violence: Two shot, wounded near 76th & Hampton
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting that occurred near 76th and Hampton late Sunday night, June 8th.According to police, two men were shot just after 11:30 p.m.Officials say the victims are expected to survive their injuries.Two suspects have been arrested.No additional details have been released and the investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double shooting that occurred near 76th and Hampton late Sunday night, June 8th.According to police, two men were shot just after 11:30 p.m.Officials say the victims are expected to survive their injuries.Two suspects have been arrested.No additional details have been released and the investigation is ongoing.
Milwaukee detective faces worst foe ever -- cancer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This is a story about the will to survive and determination to get through adversity.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This is a story about the will to survive and determination to get through adversity.
Man shot, wounded after suspect is tossed from tavern
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 34-year-old Milwaukee man is recovering after being shot while inside a tavern on the city's northwest side early Sunday, June 8th.The shooting happened a little before 2 a.m. at a tavern near 76th and Hampton.Police say the shooting happened after the suspect was removed from the tavern -- and then returned to retaliate.The victim is in stable condition -- and there is no suspect in custody.This latest violent incident has neighbors again shaking their heads."It is senseless.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 34-year-old Milwaukee man is recovering after being shot while inside a tavern on the city's northwest side early Sunday, June 8th.The shooting happened a little before 2 a.m. at a tavern near 76th and Hampton.Police say the shooting happened after the suspect was removed from the tavern -- and then returned to retaliate.The victim is in stable condition -- and there is no suspect in custody.This latest violent incident has neighbors again shaking their heads."It is senseless.