Police release names of those killed in weekend homicides
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police on Monday, August 5th released the names of three people killed in weekend violent incidents.Police say the victim of the homicide that happened in the 600 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police on Monday, August 5th released the names of three people killed in weekend violent incidents.Police say the victim of the homicide that happened in the 600 block of W.
MPD District 7 warning residents about increase in burglaries
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police in District 7 are warning residents of an increase in burglaries occurring in several areas within the district.Police say many of these incidents involve suspects accessing homes through open and/or unlocked doors and windows — even while residents are home cutting the grass or in their backyards.Police say there has been an increase in the following burglaries in the following areas:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police in District 7 are warning residents of an increase in burglaries occurring in several areas within the district.Police say many of these incidents involve suspects accessing homes through open and/or unlocked doors and windows — even while residents are home cutting the grass or in their backyards.Police say there has been an increase in the following burglaries in the following areas:
One dead, nine injured following six separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigated six separate shooting incidents that occurred late Friday night, August 2nd and early Saturday morning, August 3rd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigated six separate shooting incidents that occurred late Friday night, August 2nd and early Saturday morning, August 3rd.
Unique technology alerts MPD officers to shootings
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The future of the Milwaukee Police Department's ShotSpotter program had been in question recently, as there was talk of removing funding.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The future of the Milwaukee Police Department's ShotSpotter program had been in question recently, as there was talk of removing funding.
MPD officer shoots, injures armed suspect on city's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee police officer shot and injured an armed suspect early Thursday morning, August 1st on the city's north side.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee police officer shot and injured an armed suspect early Thursday morning, August 1st on the city's north side.
One injured, one taken into custody following shooting in Cudahy
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One person sustained non-life threatening injuries and one other has been taken into custody following a shooting incident that occurred late Wednesday night, July 31st near Ramsey and Packard in Cudahy.According to officials, police responded to the 5700 block of S.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- One person sustained non-life threatening injuries and one other has been taken into custody following a shooting incident that occurred late Wednesday night, July 31st near Ramsey and Packard in Cudahy.According to officials, police responded to the 5700 block of S.
Milwaukee police begin operation to count the city's homeless
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police officers have begun an operation that only happens twice a year -- an attempt to count all of Milwaukee's homeless -- a group they believe is growing.Police have hit the streets, looking for the city's homeless, many of whom don't want to be found.Officer James Knapinski was part of a mission to count the number of homeless in Milwaukee on Wednesday, July 31st."I think the population has gone up a little bit.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police officers have begun an operation that only happens twice a year -- an attempt to count all of Milwaukee's homeless -- a group they believe is growing.Police have hit the streets, looking for the city's homeless, many of whom don't want to be found.Officer James Knapinski was part of a mission to count the number of homeless in Milwaukee on Wednesday, July 31st."I think the population has gone up a little bit.
Police release sketches of two suspects in East Side attacks
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are looking for two men they believe could be connected to as many as four robberies on the Upper East Side.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are looking for two men they believe could be connected to as many as four robberies on the Upper East Side.
25-year-old man shot, wounded on Milwaukee's north side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 27th and Roosevelt on the city's north side shortly before noon on Monday, July 29th.A 25-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded in the rear of a home.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 27th and Roosevelt on the city's north side shortly before noon on Monday, July 29th.A 25-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded in the rear of a home.
Police investigate arson, believe it’s connected to shooting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police are investigating a fire that broke out in the 2900 block of N. 12th Street Sunday night, July 28th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — Milwaukee police are investigating a fire that broke out in the 2900 block of N. 12th Street Sunday night, July 28th.
Milwaukee police seeking two critically missing young girls
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials with Milwaukee Police's Sensitive Crimes Division have confirmed with FOX6 News they are seeking two critically missing young girls.Officials are looking for 11-year-old Kiara Miller and her 13-year-old friend, Sanaria Norwood.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Officials with Milwaukee Police's Sensitive Crimes Division have confirmed with FOX6 News they are seeking two critically missing young girls.Officials are looking for 11-year-old Kiara Miller and her 13-year-old friend, Sanaria Norwood.
Mother of man shot to death says she was detained at the scene
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee Police Lieutenant confirms with FOX6 News the Milwaukee Police Department has received claims from the mother of a murder victim that she was detained at the scene by police after her son was shot in her home on Wednesday, July 24th.The shooting occurred just before 11:00 p.m. in the 4300 block of N. 26th Street.According to police, 21-year-old Derrick Ashford was shot and killed inside a residence after suspect(s) forced their way into the home.Police are now shedding more light on this incident, after Ashford's mother, Latonia Little reportedly made claims that she was detained at the scene."I got upset when they said my son was asking for me and they wouldn't let me in the house.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee Police Lieutenant confirms with FOX6 News the Milwaukee Police Department has received claims from the mother of a murder victim that she was detained at the scene by police after her son was shot in her home on Wednesday, July 24th.The shooting occurred just before 11:00 p.m. in the 4300 block of N. 26th Street.According to police, 21-year-old Derrick Ashford was shot and killed inside a residence after suspect(s) forced their way into the home.Police are now shedding more light on this incident, after Ashford's mother, Latonia Little reportedly made claims that she was detained at the scene."I got upset when they said my son was asking for me and they wouldn't let me in the house.
Police investigate three separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred Thursday night, July 25th and early Friday morning, July 26th.The first shooting incident occurred at approximately 9:45 p.m. in front of a residence in the 2400 block of N. 9th Street.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred Thursday night, July 25th and early Friday morning, July 26th.The first shooting incident occurred at approximately 9:45 p.m. in front of a residence in the 2400 block of N. 9th Street.
Seeking an end to violence, group tries to mend relationship with MPD
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Pastors United held a 'Stop the Violence' conference on Friday, July 26th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Pastors United held a 'Stop the Violence' conference on Friday, July 26th.
One dead, two injured following three separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shootings incidents that occurred Wednesday night, July 24th and early Thursday morning, July 25th.The first shooting occurred at approximately 10:40 p.m. in the the 4300 block of N. 26th Street.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shootings incidents that occurred Wednesday night, July 24th and early Thursday morning, July 25th.The first shooting occurred at approximately 10:40 p.m. in the the 4300 block of N. 26th Street.
Police investigate three separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred early Monday morning, July 22nd.The first shooting incident occurred just after midnight near 26th and Hampton.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that occurred early Monday morning, July 22nd.The first shooting incident occurred just after midnight near 26th and Hampton.
Police arrest man who allegedly fired shots at burglary suspect
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 45-year-old Milwaukee man is in custody after allegedly firing shots while chasing an 18-year-old burglary suspect near 59th and Galena on the city's north side on Sunday, July 21st.Officials say the Milwaukee man first fired rounds around 5 p.m. Sunday when the suspect entered his backyard while running from Wauwatosa Police officers.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 45-year-old Milwaukee man is in custody after allegedly firing shots while chasing an 18-year-old burglary suspect near 59th and Galena on the city's north side on Sunday, July 21st.Officials say the Milwaukee man first fired rounds around 5 p.m. Sunday when the suspect entered his backyard while running from Wauwatosa Police officers.
Scrap thieves target welding business, owner calls FOX6 for help
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee business owner is fed up with a band of thieves who keep stealing his materials.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee business owner is fed up with a band of thieves who keep stealing his materials.
Police seeking suspect in stabbing of 44-year-old woman
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect in the stabbing of a 44-year-old woman.It happened around 11:00 p.m. in the 2800 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are seeking a suspect in the stabbing of a 44-year-old woman.It happened around 11:00 p.m. in the 2800 block of W.
Police investigate two separate shooting incidents
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred early Saturday morning, July 20th.The first shooting incident occurred in the 3500 block of N. 6th Street at approximately 2 a.m. The victim, a 21-year-old man, suffered a non-life threatening gun shot wound and is being treated at a local hospital.According to police, the victim was a passenger in a vehicle that was squealing its tires and producing a significant amount of noise and smoke, when he realized he was shot.No suspects are in custody at this time and the investigation continues.The second shooting incident occurred around 2:50 a.m. in the 1700 block of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred early Saturday morning, July 20th.The first shooting incident occurred in the 3500 block of N. 6th Street at approximately 2 a.m. The victim, a 21-year-old man, suffered a non-life threatening gun shot wound and is being treated at a local hospital.According to police, the victim was a passenger in a vehicle that was squealing its tires and producing a significant amount of noise and smoke, when he realized he was shot.No suspects are in custody at this time and the investigation continues.The second shooting incident occurred around 2:50 a.m. in the 1700 block of W.