'It works:' As homicide rate surges, Milwaukee's nationally-renowned review commission revitalized
A Harvard study found Milwaukee's Homicide Review Commission slashed murders in targeted police districts by 52% from 2005 to 2007, but by 2017, funding had dried up as MPD started doing their own reviews.
A Harvard study found Milwaukee's Homicide Review Commission slashed murders in targeted police districts by 52% from 2005 to 2007, but by 2017, funding had dried up as MPD started doing their own reviews.
Police: 17-year-old girl missing from September, last seen in Milwaukee, found safe
Two days after again requesting the public's assistance locating a teenager missing for nearly a year, Milwaukee police announced she was found safe.
Two days after again requesting the public's assistance locating a teenager missing for nearly a year, Milwaukee police announced she was found safe.
Milwaukee police: 18-year-old woman shot, wounded near Teutonia and Roosevelt
Milwaukee police investigate the shooting of an 18-year-old woman.
Milwaukee police investigate the shooting of an 18-year-old woman.
Milwaukee police: 25-year-old man shot, wounded; suspects sought
Milwaukee police investigate the shooting of a 25-year-old man.
Milwaukee police investigate the shooting of a 25-year-old man.
Police: 48-year-old man killed in shooting near 60th and Silver Spring Drive
The circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation, and police are seeking the shooter.
The circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation, and police are seeking the shooter.
4-year-old pedestrian injured in hit-and-run on Milwaukee's south side
As the vehicle fled the scene, an unknown suspect fired several shots at the vehicle, according to police.
As the vehicle fled the scene, an unknown suspect fired several shots at the vehicle, according to police.
Road rage incident leaves 35-year-old man shot near 20th and Greenfield
The victim was transported to the hospital and listed in stable condition.
The victim was transported to the hospital and listed in stable condition.
Police investigate fatal shooting near 17th and Rogers
No arrests have been made.
No arrests have been made.
Silver Alert canceled: 80-year-old woman found safe
Silver Alert issued in Milwaukee County for missing Bessie Bowie,80. She is missing on foot, however, she does have a bus pass.
Silver Alert issued in Milwaukee County for missing Bessie Bowie,80. She is missing on foot, however, she does have a bus pass.
Milwaukee leaders, residents respond to Morales' demotion with mixed opinions
The Milwaukee Police Association released a statement on Friday, Aug. 7 after the Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission (FPC) voted to demote Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales to the rank of captain on Thursday, Aug. 6.
The Milwaukee Police Association released a statement on Friday, Aug. 7 after the Milwaukee Police and Fire Commission (FPC) voted to demote Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales to the rank of captain on Thursday, Aug. 6.
Police: Double shooting near 15th and Mitchell leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
Milwaukee County Medical Examiner called to the area of 15th and Mitchell for the death of a man.
Milwaukee County Medical Examiner called to the area of 15th and Mitchell for the death of a man.
Assistant Chief Michael Brunson sworn-in as acting Milwaukee Police Chief
Michael Brunson was sworn-in as acting chief of the Milwaukee Police Department on Aug. 7.
Michael Brunson was sworn-in as acting chief of the Milwaukee Police Department on Aug. 7.
Milwaukee FPC votes to demote police chief to captain for role in MPD's protest response
The Milwaukee FPC on Thursday voted to demote MPD Chief Alfonso Morales to the rank of captain for his role in the department's protest response, including the use of tear gas.
The Milwaukee FPC on Thursday voted to demote MPD Chief Alfonso Morales to the rank of captain for his role in the department's protest response, including the use of tear gas.
'Lost contact with witnesses:' Felony murder charges dismissed in Milwaukee double shooting
Online court records showed the state was unable to proceed with the Aug. 10 jury trial for the two Milwaukee men because "the state has lost contact with witnesses."
Online court records showed the state was unable to proceed with the Aug. 10 jury trial for the two Milwaukee men because "the state has lost contact with witnesses."
'I have been slandered:' FPC chair, under ethics investigation, releases statement criticizing chief
DeVougas' letter was released hours before and FPC meeting to "vote on the dismissal, demotion, licensing, or discipline of Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales," according to the agenda -- and a day after Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett released a statement calling for new leadership in the FPC.
DeVougas' letter was released hours before and FPC meeting to "vote on the dismissal, demotion, licensing, or discipline of Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales," according to the agenda -- and a day after Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett released a statement calling for new leadership in the FPC.
Police: 59-year-old woman shot, wounded while driving in Milwaukee, man arrested
A 59-year-old Milwaukee woman is recovering after being shot near Teutonia and Florist in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 9.
A 59-year-old Milwaukee woman is recovering after being shot near Teutonia and Florist in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 9.
Police: 26-year-old woman considered 'critically missing' found safe
Milwaukee police said a 26-year-old woman last seen near 12th and State Wednesday afternoon has been found safe.
Milwaukee police said a 26-year-old woman last seen near 12th and State Wednesday afternoon has been found safe.
MPD issues response to 11 FPC directives ahead of commission vote on chief
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission has scheduled a Thursday meeting to vote on the dismissal, demotion, licensing, or discipline of Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, according to the agenda.
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission has scheduled a Thursday meeting to vote on the dismissal, demotion, licensing, or discipline of Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, according to the agenda.
Watch: Chief Morales speaks out ahead of FPC vote on 'dismissal, demotion, licensing, or discipline'
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission has scheduled a Thursday meeting to "vote on the dismissal, demotion, licensing, or discipline of Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales," according to the agenda.
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission has scheduled a Thursday meeting to "vote on the dismissal, demotion, licensing, or discipline of Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales," according to the agenda.
Police: 2 men hurt, 1 seriously in shooting near 24th Place and Vine in Milwaukee
Two men are hospitalized after a double shooting late Tuesday night, Aug. 4 on Milwaukee's north side.
Two men are hospitalized after a double shooting late Tuesday night, Aug. 4 on Milwaukee's north side.