Milwaukee police need your help to identify robbery suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are seeking assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for armed robbery that happened at the Walgreen's at 60th and Oklahoma Avenue just after 6:30 p.m. on August 14th.The suspect entered the business and walked up to the pharmacy counter where he presented a demand note for drugs, indicating that he had a gun.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are seeking assistance in identifying the suspect responsible for armed robbery that happened at the Walgreen's at 60th and Oklahoma Avenue just after 6:30 p.m. on August 14th.The suspect entered the business and walked up to the pharmacy counter where he presented a demand note for drugs, indicating that he had a gun.
Dozens turn out to talk about tackling crime with police
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With so many shootings over the last two weeks, Milwaukee police are trying to find ways to stem the problem.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With so many shootings over the last two weeks, Milwaukee police are trying to find ways to stem the problem.
Milwaukee police arrest "high-value target" in patrol
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police arrested a "high-value target" during a patrol on the city's northwest side on Tuesday, August 13th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police arrested a "high-value target" during a patrol on the city's northwest side on Tuesday, August 13th.
Two teens shot, wounded on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two teenage boys were shot and wounded on Wednesday evening, August 14th on Milwaukee's north side.Police say the double shooting took place near 25th and Burleigh just after 7:30 p.m. Both teens were taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.Police do not have any suspects in custody at this time -- and it's not clear why the boys were shot.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two teenage boys were shot and wounded on Wednesday evening, August 14th on Milwaukee's north side.Police say the double shooting took place near 25th and Burleigh just after 7:30 p.m. Both teens were taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.Police do not have any suspects in custody at this time -- and it's not clear why the boys were shot.Monitor FOX6 News and FOX6Now.com for updates on this developing story.
Legislator wants state money to help solve crime issues
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has already announced he's putting forward $500,000 for an increased police overtime budget.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett has already announced he's putting forward $500,000 for an increased police overtime budget.
More people filing civil lawsuits over illegal cavity searches
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There is more fallout from the illegal cavity search controversy involving Milwaukee police.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There is more fallout from the illegal cavity search controversy involving Milwaukee police.
One dead, four injured following four separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating four separate shooting incidents that occurred late Tuesday night, August 13th and early Wednesday morning, August 14th.According to police, the first shooting incident occurred during an armed robbery at approximately 9 p.m. near 42nd and Glendale.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating four separate shooting incidents that occurred late Tuesday night, August 13th and early Wednesday morning, August 14th.According to police, the first shooting incident occurred during an armed robbery at approximately 9 p.m. near 42nd and Glendale.
Police investigate after woman assaulted on south side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are searching for a male suspect that allegedly ran up behind a 29-year-old woman late Monday night, August 12th in the 2500 block of S.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are searching for a male suspect that allegedly ran up behind a 29-year-old woman late Monday night, August 12th in the 2500 block of S.
Milwaukee police seek suspect involved in Bank Mutual robbery
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Police are seeking help in identifying a suspect who participated in a robbery on Friday, August 9th at a Bank Mutual located at 3875 S.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Police are seeking help in identifying a suspect who participated in a robbery on Friday, August 9th at a Bank Mutual located at 3875 S.
Milwaukee police working to solve series of shooting cases
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are working to solve a series of shooting cases.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are working to solve a series of shooting cases.
Violence continues, as MPD investigates two shootings from overnight Saturday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shootings that occurred late Saturday night, August 10th.The first occurred in the 3000 block of N. 55th Sreet, just after 11:00 p.m.Police say the victim suffered two gunshout wounds and was taken to the hospital for treatment.The second shooting occurred in the 2900 block of N. 18th Street just before midnight.Police say a 14-year-old boy suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital for treatment.Police believe this incident was the result of an attempted drug transaction.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shootings that occurred late Saturday night, August 10th.The first occurred in the 3000 block of N. 55th Sreet, just after 11:00 p.m.Police say the victim suffered two gunshout wounds and was taken to the hospital for treatment.The second shooting occurred in the 2900 block of N. 18th Street just before midnight.Police say a 14-year-old boy suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was taken to the hospital for treatment.Police believe this incident was the result of an attempted drug transaction.
63-year-old man in custody following tactical situation
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police responded to a tactical situation Saturday night, during which they say a 63-year-old man barricaded himself in the basement of a home in the 1600 block of N. 24th Street and refused to come out.Police say the man threatened to harm others, so the Tactical Enforcement Unit and Crisis Negotiation Team responded and attempted to convince the man to surrender.After negotiations did not resolve the situation, the Tactical Enforcement Unit made entry to the basement and was able to take the man into custody.The man sustained very minor injuries while being taken into custody due to broken glass that was in the basement.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police responded to a tactical situation Saturday night, during which they say a 63-year-old man barricaded himself in the basement of a home in the 1600 block of N. 24th Street and refused to come out.Police say the man threatened to harm others, so the Tactical Enforcement Unit and Crisis Negotiation Team responded and attempted to convince the man to surrender.After negotiations did not resolve the situation, the Tactical Enforcement Unit made entry to the basement and was able to take the man into custody.The man sustained very minor injuries while being taken into custody due to broken glass that was in the basement.
Police investigate battery incident near Brooklyn's on W. Fond du Lac
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There was a heavy police presence Saturday night, August 10th near Brooklyn's Restaurant and Lounge near W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There was a heavy police presence Saturday night, August 10th near Brooklyn's Restaurant and Lounge near W.
Milwaukee Police to heavily patrol crime "hot spots"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police will be heavily patrolling areas they call "hot spots" after a rash of recent gun violence."We're hoping that if they see us, they think twice about that and decide not to commit," said Captain Chad Wagner.Wagner instructed his officer to be visible in areas where shootings, drug activity and armed robberies have been frequent occurrences."They'll be in squad cars, some will be on foot, some will be on bicycles," said Wagner.Roll call was held at 24th Pl.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police will be heavily patrolling areas they call "hot spots" after a rash of recent gun violence."We're hoping that if they see us, they think twice about that and decide not to commit," said Captain Chad Wagner.Wagner instructed his officer to be visible in areas where shootings, drug activity and armed robberies have been frequent occurrences."They'll be in squad cars, some will be on foot, some will be on bicycles," said Wagner.Roll call was held at 24th Pl.
Veteran MPD sergeant arrested for sexual assault, stalking
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say an MPD sergeant was arrested on Wednesday, August 7th following an internal investigation.Sergeant Alex Lopez was taken into custody and is being held in the Waukesha County Jail.Lopez was arrested for sexual assault and stalking -- stemming from a complaint made by a woman with whom Sgt.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police say an MPD sergeant was arrested on Wednesday, August 7th following an internal investigation.Sergeant Alex Lopez was taken into custody and is being held in the Waukesha County Jail.Lopez was arrested for sexual assault and stalking -- stemming from a complaint made by a woman with whom Sgt.
Despite ongoing violence, homicide numbers haven't changed much
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee has seen nearly a half-dozen shootings since last Friday -- seven of them fatal, prompting city leaders to call on the state for help in solving Milwaukee's violence problem.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee has seen nearly a half-dozen shootings since last Friday -- seven of them fatal, prompting city leaders to call on the state for help in solving Milwaukee's violence problem.
Milwaukee police investigate four shootings from Tuesday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating four shootings that occurred on Tuesday, August 6th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating four shootings that occurred on Tuesday, August 6th.
Those frustrated with recent violence speak out at National Night Out
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- National Night Out was held in communities across Wisconsin and the country on Tuesday night, August 6th, but the National Night Out in Milwaukee was of significance, after a violent weekend in the city, four shootings overnight Monday, and at least two shootings on Tuesday -- one occurring at a Family Dollar store.Frustrated by all the violence, Murial Coats took her family to the National Night Out celebration at Milwaukee Police District 3."What's going on, it's crazy and senseless.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- National Night Out was held in communities across Wisconsin and the country on Tuesday night, August 6th, but the National Night Out in Milwaukee was of significance, after a violent weekend in the city, four shootings overnight Monday, and at least two shootings on Tuesday -- one occurring at a Family Dollar store.Frustrated by all the violence, Murial Coats took her family to the National Night Out celebration at Milwaukee Police District 3."What's going on, it's crazy and senseless.
Four shootings Monday night and into Tuesday morning
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating four separate shooting incidents that occurred Monday night, August 5th and early Tuesday morning, August 6th.The first incident occurred at approximately 7:27 p.m. near 25th and Concordia.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating four separate shooting incidents that occurred Monday night, August 5th and early Tuesday morning, August 6th.The first incident occurred at approximately 7:27 p.m. near 25th and Concordia.
Some city leaders say state is solution for Milwaukee's violence problem
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials, including Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan spoke out Monday following a violent weekend in the city.Police responded to at least six shootings in less than five hours on Friday, August 2nd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials, including Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Alderman Bob Donovan spoke out Monday following a violent weekend in the city.Police responded to at least six shootings in less than five hours on Friday, August 2nd.