Six Milwaukee police officers honored for bravery

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Common Council honored six Milwaukee police officers on Tuesday morning, February 11th.

Fresh footprints lead to arrest of convicted felon

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police arrested a convicted felon after following fresh footprints in the snow early on Saturday, February 1st.A witness called police at approximately 5 a.m. on that Saturday when he noticed a neighbor’s garage door open and items from the garage scattered about near 73rd and Hope Ave.

Suspect in custody in Wednesday homicide near 1st & Ring

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say they have a suspect in custody in connection with a homicide that occurred on Wednesday night, February 5th.A 21-year-old Milwaukee man has been arrested, and charges are being referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office says 17-year-old man was killed in a shooting near 1st and Ring.No additional details have yet been released.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

Three in custody in connection with stolen Stradivarius violin

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn on Wednesday, February 5th said three individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the stolen $6 million Lipinski Stradivarius violin.

Neighbors report huge police presence when violin suspects arrested

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief on Wednesday, February 5th said three individuals have been taken into custody in connection with the stolen $6 million Lipinski Stradivarius violin.

Police officers help rescue residents from burning apartment

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Some Milwaukee police officers on Tuesday morning, February 4th were able to rescue residents from a burning apartment building.The fire broke out shortly after 9:00 a.m. near 70th and Silver Spring.Police Officer Andrew Moutry who was outside the District 4 station at 70th and Silver Spring pointed out smoke rising from an apartment building next door.

Teen charged in connection with death of Christopher Gray

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 16-year-old Melvin Jones is the latest to be charged in connection with the death of Milwaukee club promoter Christopher Gray (also known as "Caly Kris").

50-year-old Milwaukee man charged for shooting, injuring son

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney has charged a 50-year-old Milwaukee felon for shooting and injuring his son.

Milwaukee police investigate shooting on city's north side

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officers and detectives with the Milwaukee Police Department are investigating the shooting of a 16-year-old boy on the city's north side.The shooting happened near 52nd and Hampton at roughly 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, February 1st.

34-year-old man shot, wounded on Milwaukee's north side

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred near Hampton and Hopkins late Friday, January 31st.Officials say a shooting which appears to be related to a robbery occurred around 11 p.m. The victim, a 34-year-old man, is being treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.There are no suspects in custody at this time.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.

$100,000 reward offered for info on stolen Stradivarius violin

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A $100,000 reward is now being offered to anyone who can provide information which results in the safe return of the stolen 1715 Lipinski Stradivarius violin.Tips or leads can be directed to the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra at 414-226-7838.The Milwaukee Police Department are investigating the theft of the Stradivarius violin, which occurred on Monday, January 27th around 10:20 p.m. during an armed robbery of Frank Almond following a concert at the Wisconsin Lutheran College.The Lipinski Stradivarius has been on indefinite loan to Almond from an anonymous owner, and was secured according to industry standard at the time of the robbery.Related stories:

Police identify armed robbery suspect fatally shot by officer

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police have identified the armed robbery suspect fatally shot by an officer near 58th and Custer on Wednesday, January 29th.

Milwaukee police investigate shooting near 19th & Congo

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting which occurred on Thursday, January 30th in the 1900 block of S.

Robbery of Mother's Foods in Milwaukee caught on camera

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public to help identify three armed robbery suspects who robbed and shot an employee at Mother's Foods near 16th and Locust on Tuesday, January 28th.Three suspects entered the store just before 6:30 p.m. and Suspect #3 remained at the door and kept watch.

Robbery suspect shot, killed by police officer near 58th & Custer

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating an officer-involved shooting incident near 58th and Custer.FOX6 News has learned a uniformed Milwaukee police officer shot an armed robbery suspect who was armed with a handgun.That suspect succumbed to his injures at the scene.Sources tell FOX6 News police initially came to the scene for a report of a robbery of two beer truck drivers.Melanie Williams was outside for a smoke break outside a nearby barbershop when she witnessed the incident."I was watching this young man.

Man seriously injured in shooting on city's north side

MILWAUKEE (WITI) --  The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 4400 block of W.

Police ask for help to ID man who robbed El Tianguis store

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public to help identify an armed robbery suspect who robbed the El Tianguis store on S.

Milwaukee police help reunite elderly man with family in IL

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officers from District 7 of the Milwaukee Police Department helped reunite an elderly man with his family in Illinois.Officers Matthew Grauberger and Billie Ellis were sent to check on the man after a concerned citizen spotted him near N.