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.

'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.

MPD issues response to 11 FPC directives ahead of commission vote on chief
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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.

In response to FPC directive, MPD releases video detailing use of tear gas in 6 instances
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The deadline arrived Tuesday for some of the 11 directives handed down to Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales by the Fire and Police Commission, with noncompliance possibly costing him his job.

7-year-old Milwaukee girl struck by driver who did not stop
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A Milwaukee girl is lucky to be alive after being hit by a car near 41st Street and Fond du Lac Avenue in a crash caught on camera.

Shots exchanged between 2 near Sherman and Hampton
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Milwaukee police said shots were exchanged between two people near Sherman Boulevard and Hampton Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Witnesses said they saw an injured child at the scene.

In response to FPC directive, MPD releases video detailing use of tear gas during 6 'civil disturbances'

The deadline arrived Tuesday for some of the 11 directives handed down to Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, by the Fire and Police Commission, with noncompliance possibly costing him his job.

Witnesses: Child hurt in shots fired incident near Sherman and Hampton

Witnesses said a boy around 5 or 6 years old was lying in the grass, visibly injured, after two people exchanged gunfire at one of the busiest intersections on the city's north side.