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.
Milwaukee police ask for help to solve three bank robberies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help solve three bank robberies, two of which may be related.The first happened around 7:40 p.m. on March 18th at the Tri City Bank located at 18th and National Ave.The suspect entered the bank and gave the teller a note demanding money.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help solve three bank robberies, two of which may be related.The first happened around 7:40 p.m. on March 18th at the Tri City Bank located at 18th and National Ave.The suspect entered the bank and gave the teller a note demanding money.
Man accused of fatally shooting Ronnie Dunn claims self-defense
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 37-year-old Rodney Manns of Milwaukee is charged with first-degree intentional homicide for allegedly killing Ronnie Dunn on Thursday, March 27th.Dunn was found fatally shot in a vacant lot near 24th and Auer on the city’s north side.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 37-year-old Rodney Manns of Milwaukee is charged with first-degree intentional homicide for allegedly killing Ronnie Dunn on Thursday, March 27th.Dunn was found fatally shot in a vacant lot near 24th and Auer on the city’s north side.
13 arrested in Milwaukee dogfighting probe
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — A series of early morning raids in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 3rd resulted in 13 arrests and the recovery of nearly two dozen dogs involved in an illegal dogfighting operation.Federal, county and local law enforcement agencies were joined by the ASPCA during a news conference in which they announced the raid was the result of a multi-year investigation."I saw like five or six of them out here, over there, taking pictures of the house across the street there and I don't know what was going on but they had the dogs and the animals and rescue animal rescue out here," said Geneva Davis.All that activity woke Davis up early Thursday morning.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — A series of early morning raids in Milwaukee on Thursday, April 3rd resulted in 13 arrests and the recovery of nearly two dozen dogs involved in an illegal dogfighting operation.Federal, county and local law enforcement agencies were joined by the ASPCA during a news conference in which they announced the raid was the result of a multi-year investigation."I saw like five or six of them out here, over there, taking pictures of the house across the street there and I don't know what was going on but they had the dogs and the animals and rescue animal rescue out here," said Geneva Davis.All that activity woke Davis up early Thursday morning.
Police need public’s help to ID bank robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the PNC Bank at 275 E.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are asking the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who is accused of robbing the PNC Bank at 275 E.
MPD arrests two robbery suspects following pursuit, crash
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police arrested two suspects believed responsible for several recent area robberies and auto thefts following a pursuit and crash Wednesday, April 2nd.According to police, the suspects robbed and beat a 16-year-old boy in the 6100 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police arrested two suspects believed responsible for several recent area robberies and auto thefts following a pursuit and crash Wednesday, April 2nd.According to police, the suspects robbed and beat a 16-year-old boy in the 6100 block of W.
No criminal charges against man involved in shooting incident
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney will not be issuing criminal charges against a maintenance worker in relation to a shooting incident that happened at an apartment building near 27th and Vliet St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney will not be issuing criminal charges against a maintenance worker in relation to a shooting incident that happened at an apartment building near 27th and Vliet St.
Police respond to one-vehicle rollover crash near 76th & Carmen
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a one-vehicle rollover crash that occurred on Tuesday evening, April 1st near 76th and Carmen.It happened around 8:15 p.m. Tuesday.Police say a lone adult female driver lost control of her vehicle and struck a tree.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a one-vehicle rollover crash that occurred on Tuesday evening, April 1st near 76th and Carmen.It happened around 8:15 p.m. Tuesday.Police say a lone adult female driver lost control of her vehicle and struck a tree.
Police seek to ID suspects accused of using counterfeit credit card
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects who are accused of using a counterfeit credit card in two separate incidents.The incidents happened at the Walmart at 5825 W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects who are accused of using a counterfeit credit card in two separate incidents.The incidents happened at the Walmart at 5825 W.
Wisconsin Senate passes expansion of gunshot sensor system
MADISON (AP) — The Milwaukee Police Department's gunshot sensor system is one step closer to expanding.The state Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would give the department $175,000 in state aid to expand the ShotSpotter program, a system of audio sensors that captures the sound of gunshots and transmits their location to officers.The system currently covers 3 square miles.
MADISON (AP) — The Milwaukee Police Department's gunshot sensor system is one step closer to expanding.The state Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would give the department $175,000 in state aid to expand the ShotSpotter program, a system of audio sensors that captures the sound of gunshots and transmits their location to officers.The system currently covers 3 square miles.
MPD investigating after 24-year-old kick-boxer died Friday night
MILWAUKEE (AP) — An autopsy on the body of an amateur kick-boxer who died after collapsing in the ring at a Milwaukee event has been completed -- but police have asked the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office not to disclose the results.This, as officers continue to investigate the death of 24-year-old Dennis Munson.He lost a three-round fight at the Eagles Club Grand Ballroom and collapsed Friday night, March 28th.
MILWAUKEE (AP) — An autopsy on the body of an amateur kick-boxer who died after collapsing in the ring at a Milwaukee event has been completed -- but police have asked the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office not to disclose the results.This, as officers continue to investigate the death of 24-year-old Dennis Munson.He lost a three-round fight at the Eagles Club Grand Ballroom and collapsed Friday night, March 28th.
Milwaukee police investigate homicide near 37th & Fairmount
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are investigating a homicide that happened in the 5000 block of N. 37th Street at about 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 30th.The victim, a 17-year-old male from Milwaukee, was shot as he ran from an armed suspect after the suspect confronted the victim on a sidewalk.The victim died at the scene.Milwaukee police continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the shooting.Police say one suspect has been arrested and are seeking additional suspects.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are investigating a homicide that happened in the 5000 block of N. 37th Street at about 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 30th.The victim, a 17-year-old male from Milwaukee, was shot as he ran from an armed suspect after the suspect confronted the victim on a sidewalk.The victim died at the scene.Milwaukee police continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the shooting.Police say one suspect has been arrested and are seeking additional suspects.
Two men shot, wounded following dispute at tavern
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a double shooting that happened near 23rd and State early Sunday morning, March 30th.Police were dispatched to the neighborhood just before 2 a.m. The victims, a 34-year-old man and a 36-year-old man are being treated at hospitals and are in stable condition.The shooting occurred as a result of a dispute at a tavern.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a double shooting that happened near 23rd and State early Sunday morning, March 30th.Police were dispatched to the neighborhood just before 2 a.m. The victims, a 34-year-old man and a 36-year-old man are being treated at hospitals and are in stable condition.The shooting occurred as a result of a dispute at a tavern.
23-year-old man shot and injured Saturday on N. 24th Street
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday evening, March 29th in the 2700 block of N. 24th Street.It happened around 6:30 p.m.Police say a 23-year-old man was shot and injured.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday evening, March 29th in the 2700 block of N. 24th Street.It happened around 6:30 p.m.Police say a 23-year-old man was shot and injured.
Milwaukee police recover vehicle in hit-and-run crash
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a injury hit-and-run accident which occurred in the intersection of 6th and Madison just after 7 p.m. on Friday, March 28th.A 53-year-old woman from Milwaukee was crossing the street when she was struck by a vehicle, which was traveling south on S. 6th St.The victim is being treated at a hospital and is in stable condition.After the accident the striking vehicle continued south on S. 6th St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a injury hit-and-run accident which occurred in the intersection of 6th and Madison just after 7 p.m. on Friday, March 28th.A 53-year-old woman from Milwaukee was crossing the street when she was struck by a vehicle, which was traveling south on S. 6th St.The victim is being treated at a hospital and is in stable condition.After the accident the striking vehicle continued south on S. 6th St.
31-year-old man hurt in Milwaukee house fire
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department investigated a fire at a home near 42nd and Villard late on Friday, March 28th.A 31-year-old man was injured in the fire and is in stable condition at a hospital.The fire appears to be accidental.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department investigated a fire at a home near 42nd and Villard late on Friday, March 28th.A 31-year-old man was injured in the fire and is in stable condition at a hospital.The fire appears to be accidental.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Alex Lopez sentenced to one year probation
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Former Milwaukee Police Sergeant Alex Lopez was sentenced to one year probation on Friday, March 28th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Former Milwaukee Police Sergeant Alex Lopez was sentenced to one year probation on Friday, March 28th.
Milwaukee police identify shooting victim near 24th & Auer
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police released on Friday, March 28th, the identify of the man found fatally shot near 24th and Auer on the city's north side.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police released on Friday, March 28th, the identify of the man found fatally shot near 24th and Auer on the city's north side.