Milwaukee police identify victims in two homicides
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police identified on Monday, April 14th two victims of homicide that occurred in the city the last couple of days.The victim of the April 11 homicide that happened in the 4900 block of S. 14th Street is identified as 32-year-old Gilbert Hernandez.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police identified on Monday, April 14th two victims of homicide that occurred in the city the last couple of days.The victim of the April 11 homicide that happened in the 4900 block of S. 14th Street is identified as 32-year-old Gilbert Hernandez.
18-year-old, 23-year-old injured in separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred on Sunday, April 13th.Police say an 18-year-old man was shot and injured while inside his vehicle near 91st and Good Hope Road.It happened shortly before 3:00 p.m.The man was able to take himself to the hospital for treatment.Police say they do not believe this to be a random act.The second shooting incident occurred just after 6:00 p.m. on N. 44th Street.Police say a 23-year-old man was shot while on the street.Police say he was able to transport himself to the hospital for treatment.There are no suspects in custody in connection with either shooting incident.Police say the investigation is ongoing.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shooting incidents that occurred on Sunday, April 13th.Police say an 18-year-old man was shot and injured while inside his vehicle near 91st and Good Hope Road.It happened shortly before 3:00 p.m.The man was able to take himself to the hospital for treatment.Police say they do not believe this to be a random act.The second shooting incident occurred just after 6:00 p.m. on N. 44th Street.Police say a 23-year-old man was shot while on the street.Police say he was able to transport himself to the hospital for treatment.There are no suspects in custody in connection with either shooting incident.Police say the investigation is ongoing.
20-year-old man shot, wounded on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 2000 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the 2000 block of W.
Unreachable for days, 19-year-old found dead by family member
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting in the 700 block of N. 32nd St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting in the 700 block of N. 32nd St.
City leaders take aim at tougher gun laws on felons, criminals
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, along with Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn, are sending a message to Wisconsin lawmakers with the goal of keeping guns out of the hands of felons.A two-year-old boy is one of the latest victims of gun violence in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, along with Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn, are sending a message to Wisconsin lawmakers with the goal of keeping guns out of the hands of felons.A two-year-old boy is one of the latest victims of gun violence in Milwaukee.
Armed suspect grabbed more than soda at gas station
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the Cleveland Avenue Citgo at 60th and Cleveland on April 7th just after 10 a.m.According to police, the suspect purchased and paid for a soda at the counter, but when the register drawer was open, the suspect pointed a gun at the employee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the Cleveland Avenue Citgo at 60th and Cleveland on April 7th just after 10 a.m.According to police, the suspect purchased and paid for a soda at the counter, but when the register drawer was open, the suspect pointed a gun at the employee.
Police clear Walmart store on S. 27th Street after bomb threat
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police were called to the Walmart store on S. 27th Street and Oklahoma Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police were called to the Walmart store on S. 27th Street and Oklahoma Ave.
Two-year-old boy shot, injured while inside his home watching TV
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a two-year-old boy was the victim of a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday night, April 9th near 4th and Keefe Ave.Police say the boy was shot around 9:30 p.m. while inside his home watching television.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say a two-year-old boy was the victim of a shooting incident that occurred on Wednesday night, April 9th near 4th and Keefe Ave.Police say the boy was shot around 9:30 p.m. while inside his home watching television.
Chief Flynn: "Help us save a life" by turning in those with illegal guns
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn made an impassioned plea during a news conference on Thursday, April 10th to get illegal guns off the streets.The news conference was prompted by the non-fatal shooting of a two-year-old boy near 4th and Keefe late Wednesday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn made an impassioned plea during a news conference on Thursday, April 10th to get illegal guns off the streets.The news conference was prompted by the non-fatal shooting of a two-year-old boy near 4th and Keefe late Wednesday.
One dead, five injured following five separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating five separate shooting incidents that occurred Tuesday night, April 8th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating five separate shooting incidents that occurred Tuesday night, April 8th.
Police investigating shooting near 14th and Greenfield Ave.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday night, April 8th near 14th and Greenfield Ave.It happened just after 9:00 p.m.Police say the victim is a male.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday night, April 8th near 14th and Greenfield Ave.It happened just after 9:00 p.m.Police say the victim is a male.
New protocol for active shooter scenarios that involves police & fire crews
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Members of the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Fire Department teamed up on Tuesday, April 8th for an active shooter training event.In this day and age of shootings and mass killings at elementary and high schools, university campuses, places of worship and movie theaters -- active shooter training is a necessity -- but Tuesday's training was a little different than most.Emergency protocol in a "shooter in a building" scenario used to call for law enforcement to enter the building, find the shooter, secure the building and then allow medical personnel to enter and treat the wounded.However, by that time, lives could be lost that could have been saved.The new protocol involves the response of both police -- and fire department medical teams."We can`t save lives without their help.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Members of the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Fire Department teamed up on Tuesday, April 8th for an active shooter training event.In this day and age of shootings and mass killings at elementary and high schools, university campuses, places of worship and movie theaters -- active shooter training is a necessity -- but Tuesday's training was a little different than most.Emergency protocol in a "shooter in a building" scenario used to call for law enforcement to enter the building, find the shooter, secure the building and then allow medical personnel to enter and treat the wounded.However, by that time, lives could be lost that could have been saved.The new protocol involves the response of both police -- and fire department medical teams."We can`t save lives without their help.
Milwaukee police seek strong armed robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking for your help in solving a strong armed robbery.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking for your help in solving a strong armed robbery.
Two people shot, one killed near 24th and Center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say two people were shot near 24th and Center on the city's north side.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say two people were shot near 24th and Center on the city's north side.
Police believe death of baby Monday morning is not suspicious
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say the death of a baby Monday morning, April 7th is under investigation.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner on Monday was called to a home at 11th and Keefe for a baby death.Police say they do not believe the death is suspicious.An autopsy is scheduled.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say the death of a baby Monday morning, April 7th is under investigation.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner on Monday was called to a home at 11th and Keefe for a baby death.Police say they do not believe the death is suspicious.An autopsy is scheduled.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates.
Mother of man shot, wounded by Milwaukee police says he needs help
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A man armed with a rifle was shot and wounded by Milwaukee police outside of a home on the city's south side early Sunday, April 6th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A man armed with a rifle was shot and wounded by Milwaukee police outside of a home on the city's south side early Sunday, April 6th.
Police: Dogfighting perpetrators take special pains to hide actions
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Some of the Milwaukee dogfighting matches outlined in criminal complaints this week allegedly occurred in residential neighborhoods, not in far-flung rural communities.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Some of the Milwaukee dogfighting matches outlined in criminal complaints this week allegedly occurred in residential neighborhoods, not in far-flung rural communities.
Milwaukee police investigate shooting near 37th & Wright
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at 11:34 p.m. near N. 37th and Wright on Thursday, April 3rd.According to police, a 37-year-old victim was shot as he answered his front door.Officials say the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.The motive for the shooting is currently under investigation.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at 11:34 p.m. near N. 37th and Wright on Thursday, April 3rd.According to police, a 37-year-old victim was shot as he answered his front door.Officials say the victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.The motive for the shooting is currently under investigation.