California attorney takes interest in Dontre Hamilton's death, flies to Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Los Angeles-based attorney, Ian Wallach, has been retained by the family of Dontre Hamilton for the possible filing of a lawsuit against the Milwaukee Police Department because of Hamilton's death.Hamilton was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer in Red Arrow Park last Wednesday, April 30th.Wallach has given legal commentary on national and local programming.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Los Angeles-based attorney, Ian Wallach, has been retained by the family of Dontre Hamilton for the possible filing of a lawsuit against the Milwaukee Police Department because of Hamilton's death.Hamilton was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer in Red Arrow Park last Wednesday, April 30th.Wallach has given legal commentary on national and local programming.
Distinctive jacket helps police ID strong-armed robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee teenager has been arrested and is facing charges in a string of strong-armed robberies that all involved the same victim -- an elderly woman!"The odds of an elderly woman being victimized over and over again is unheard of really," MPD District 6 Captain Diana Rowe said.A Milwaukee police officer was investigating an entry complaint on Sunday, May 4th in the 4600 block of S. 20th Street when he noticed a woman wearing a distinctive jacket that was used in three strong-armed robberies in the same area.We are told the jacket is a black, hooded jacket with silver writing that reads "Let's Party!"The strong-armed robbery incidents happened in December 2013 and January and February of 2014 and involved the same elderly victim, an 80-year-old Milwaukee woman.In all of the incidents, money was stolen from the victim and in one case she was handcuffed during the crime.Captain Rowe described to FOX6 News what happened during the first incident."Had gone to the Pick 'n Save, was returning to her apartment and in the hallway an unknown female pushed her into the door, held her down and took money from her," Captain Rowe said.The elderly woman gave a vague description of the suspect, and suffered minor bruising.Then, in January, it happened again."There was a knock at her door and the same suspect forced her way into the house," Captain Rowe said.In February, the teenager handcuffed the 80-year-old woman, ransacked the apartment and took the woman's money.During the interview of the subject wearing the jacket on May 4th, the officer learned that she had a younger sister who had the same jacket and who matched the description of the suspect in all three incidents.The officer showed a photo array to a witness who positively identified the younger sister as the person he saw near the victim’s residence on the night of one of the offenses.The suspect was taken into custody and confessed to all three crimes."She confessed to all three instances and said she continued to do it because it was so easy - because the elderly woman was such an easy victim," Captain Rowe said.A search warrant was executed, and police say they found a diary in the suspect's room, in which she had detailed the crimes.The suspect is a 15-year-old Milwaukee female.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee teenager has been arrested and is facing charges in a string of strong-armed robberies that all involved the same victim -- an elderly woman!"The odds of an elderly woman being victimized over and over again is unheard of really," MPD District 6 Captain Diana Rowe said.A Milwaukee police officer was investigating an entry complaint on Sunday, May 4th in the 4600 block of S. 20th Street when he noticed a woman wearing a distinctive jacket that was used in three strong-armed robberies in the same area.We are told the jacket is a black, hooded jacket with silver writing that reads "Let's Party!"The strong-armed robbery incidents happened in December 2013 and January and February of 2014 and involved the same elderly victim, an 80-year-old Milwaukee woman.In all of the incidents, money was stolen from the victim and in one case she was handcuffed during the crime.Captain Rowe described to FOX6 News what happened during the first incident."Had gone to the Pick 'n Save, was returning to her apartment and in the hallway an unknown female pushed her into the door, held her down and took money from her," Captain Rowe said.The elderly woman gave a vague description of the suspect, and suffered minor bruising.Then, in January, it happened again."There was a knock at her door and the same suspect forced her way into the house," Captain Rowe said.In February, the teenager handcuffed the 80-year-old woman, ransacked the apartment and took the woman's money.During the interview of the subject wearing the jacket on May 4th, the officer learned that she had a younger sister who had the same jacket and who matched the description of the suspect in all three incidents.The officer showed a photo array to a witness who positively identified the younger sister as the person he saw near the victim’s residence on the night of one of the offenses.The suspect was taken into custody and confessed to all three crimes."She confessed to all three instances and said she continued to do it because it was so easy - because the elderly woman was such an easy victim," Captain Rowe said.A search warrant was executed, and police say they found a diary in the suspect's room, in which she had detailed the crimes.The suspect is a 15-year-old Milwaukee female.
Can YOU help? ATF, MPD offer reward; seek three suspects in auto store robberies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Special Agent in Charge Scott W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Special Agent in Charge Scott W.
Police: Altercation in the street leads to shots fired
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, May 7th in the 1300 block of N. 33rd Street.It happened around 6:00 p.m.Police say it was during an altercation in the street that the 27-year-old male victim was shot and injured.The man was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Wednesday, May 7th in the 1300 block of N. 33rd Street.It happened around 6:00 p.m.Police say it was during an altercation in the street that the 27-year-old male victim was shot and injured.The man was taken to the hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Masked & ready to rob: Police look for help to identify suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the TCF Bank near Oklahoma and Chase just after 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26th.The suspect entered the bank and presented the teller with a note demanding money.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the TCF Bank near Oklahoma and Chase just after 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 26th.The suspect entered the bank and presented the teller with a note demanding money.
ARRESTED: Police round up 4 suspects who crashed stolen vehicle
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Glendale police tell FOX6 News four suspects have been arrested for their connection to a stolen vehicle that crashed near Port Washington Rd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Glendale police tell FOX6 News four suspects have been arrested for their connection to a stolen vehicle that crashed near Port Washington Rd.
Milwaukee police investigate two separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred early Wednesday morning, May 7th.The first shooting occurred near Hopkins and Fairmount around 12:30 a.m.Few details have been released -- including the condition of the victim or if any suspects are in custody.The second shooting incident occurred 20 minutes later on Appleton Avenue.No additional details have been released -- including if anyone was hurt or if any suspects are in custody.Both shootings remain under investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred early Wednesday morning, May 7th.The first shooting occurred near Hopkins and Fairmount around 12:30 a.m.Few details have been released -- including the condition of the victim or if any suspects are in custody.The second shooting incident occurred 20 minutes later on Appleton Avenue.No additional details have been released -- including if anyone was hurt or if any suspects are in custody.Both shootings remain under investigation.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Botched robbery led to first of three shootings that kept police busy Tuesday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of three separate shooting incidents in the city on Tuesday, May 6th.The first occurred in the Citgo gas station parking lot near N. 38th Street and Hampton Avenue.Police say a man was shot in the groin during a botched robbery attempt.It happened around 2:00 p.m.Police say the victim -- a 24-year-old man, was at the gas station when he was approached by a man wearing all black and a ski mask.The suspect demanded money, and police say the suspect and victim began to struggle.During the struggle, the 24-year-old man was shot.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of three separate shooting incidents in the city on Tuesday, May 6th.The first occurred in the Citgo gas station parking lot near N. 38th Street and Hampton Avenue.Police say a man was shot in the groin during a botched robbery attempt.It happened around 2:00 p.m.Police say the victim -- a 24-year-old man, was at the gas station when he was approached by a man wearing all black and a ski mask.The suspect demanded money, and police say the suspect and victim began to struggle.During the struggle, the 24-year-old man was shot.
Drug deal gone bad? Police investigate fatal shooting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near 32nd and Pierce on the city's south side.Officers were called to the neighborhood shortly after noon.The victim, a 32-year-old Milwaukee man, was shot during an apparent drug transaction.There are no suspects in custody.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near 32nd and Pierce on the city's south side.Officers were called to the neighborhood shortly after noon.The victim, a 32-year-old Milwaukee man, was shot during an apparent drug transaction.There are no suspects in custody.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Relief: MU students can worry more about finals, less about crime
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University students are in the midst of finals week -- but there's one thing they don't have to worry about anymore.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette University students are in the midst of finals week -- but there's one thing they don't have to worry about anymore.
Family says three-year-old boy found gun in glove box & shot himself in the head
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating the shooting of a three-year-old boy that occurred around 2:00 p.m. near 106th St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating the shooting of a three-year-old boy that occurred around 2:00 p.m. near 106th St.
Uneasy nerves: Marquette students mugged at gunpoint
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three Marquette University students were mugged at gunpoint -- one was shot after a struggle.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three Marquette University students were mugged at gunpoint -- one was shot after a struggle.
Call for change: Family of Dontre Hamilton rallies in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The family of Dontre Hamilton gathered at Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee on Friday morning, May 2nd.Hamilton, who has a history of mental illness, was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer after he grabbed the officer's baton and began beating the officer with it.It was an emotional morning for Dontre Hamilton's mother and older brother -- as they rallied.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The family of Dontre Hamilton gathered at Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee on Friday morning, May 2nd.Hamilton, who has a history of mental illness, was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer after he grabbed the officer's baton and began beating the officer with it.It was an emotional morning for Dontre Hamilton's mother and older brother -- as they rallied.
Chief Flynn: "We are not doing enough for the mentally ill"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said during a news conference on Thursday afternoon, May 1st, "We are not doing enough for the mentally ill."
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said during a news conference on Thursday afternoon, May 1st, "We are not doing enough for the mentally ill."
Dontre Hamilton's mother: Something happened 15 mins before shooting that could've saved him
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After the last shot was fired by an officer at Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park on Wednesday, April 30th an investigation began into why a man was killed.Police say it began with a struggle between an officer and 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton.The officer encountered Hamilton laying on the ground.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After the last shot was fired by an officer at Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park on Wednesday, April 30th an investigation began into why a man was killed.Police say it began with a struggle between an officer and 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton.The officer encountered Hamilton laying on the ground.
Teaming up: MPD, ATF search for group of armed robbers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives are asking the public to help identify a group of armed robbery suspects.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and Explosives are asking the public to help identify a group of armed robbery suspects.
Recognize this guy? Milwaukee police want to hear from you
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department needs your help identifying a burglary suspect who was caught on camera during one of his crimes.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department needs your help identifying a burglary suspect who was caught on camera during one of his crimes.
See pet abuse? Chances are someone else in family is suffering too
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A shocking new public service announcement being released in Milwaukee sheds light on the abuse of pets -- and the link to other domestic violence.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A shocking new public service announcement being released in Milwaukee sheds light on the abuse of pets -- and the link to other domestic violence.
Police: Suspect grabbed officer's baton, officer opened fire
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn says a suspect is dead, and a Milwaukee police officer was injured following an officer-involved shooting that happened at Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee.It all started around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30th, when a foot patrol officer on his beat learned of "trouble with a suspect" in Red Arrow Park.Chief Flynn says the officer encountered the suspect laying on the ground.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn says a suspect is dead, and a Milwaukee police officer was injured following an officer-involved shooting that happened at Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee.It all started around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30th, when a foot patrol officer on his beat learned of "trouble with a suspect" in Red Arrow Park.Chief Flynn says the officer encountered the suspect laying on the ground.
Search for suspects: Two separate shootings in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The search is on for suspects in two separate shootings that took place in Milwaukee on Saturday, April 26th.The first shooting occurred shortly after noon near 76th and Locust.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The search is on for suspects in two separate shootings that took place in Milwaukee on Saturday, April 26th.The first shooting occurred shortly after noon near 76th and Locust.