'That's an intentional act:' Apparent noose found in family's backyard; MPD investigating

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating an incident in which what appears to be a noose was found hanging from a tree in a family's backyard on Friday, July 10.

MPD: 40-year-old man shot, seriously wounded near 34th and Clarke

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened near 34th and Clarke on Friday night, July 10.Authorities said a 40-year-old Milwaukee man was struck and sustained a serious gunshot wound around 6:20 p.m. He is recovering at the hospital.The shooting appears to be the result of an argument, and police are seeking an unidentified suspect -- no arrests have been made.Anyone with information is asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.

Police seek assistance locating suspect accused of robbing 2 stores in 7 minutes

MILWAUKEE -- Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of robbing two different stores in a matter of seven minutes on Sunday, July 5.

MPD kids bike giveaway slated for July 11 at District 3

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department announced Friday they will host a kids bike giveaway on Saturday, July 11.

MPD seeks information regarding homicide of 16-year-old girl; FBI offers $5,000 reward

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department on Thursday, July 9 requested the public's help gathering information about the homicide of 16-year-old Qunyonce Louis-Moore.Police said Louise-Moore was shot and killed in an alley near 8th and Keefe on Tuesday night, June 30 around 10:30 p.m. She was walking in the alley when shots were fired and she was subsequently struck.The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect(s) involved in the homicide.If you have any information regarding this incident, you are asked to contact the Milwaukee Police Department at (414) 935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or P3 Tips App for a cash reward.

Who are these good Samaritans? Milwaukee police need your help tracking them down

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are looking for the good Samaritans that stopped to help a motorcycle officer who went down with his bike on Tuesday morning, July 7.The motorcycle officer lost control over his vehicle near Teutonia Avenue and Mill Road -- after hitting a patch of oil in the road.

'It's overdue:' Task force releases 3-phase approach to curb reckless driving in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Reckless driving continues to be a serious problem in Milwaukee; there have been at least two reckless driving crashes this week alone.The city's Reckless Driving Task Force just released recommendations to curb the problem, wanting to put Milwaukee's roads on what they call a "diet" as part of a three-phase approach that will require lots of roadwork and tax dollars.

Have you seen? MPD seeks suspect in church burglary near 24th and Hampton

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Departments has asked for public assistance locating and identifying a suspect wanted for a burglary that took place on Tuesday, July 7.Police said the suspect broke into a church near 24th and Hampton and removed property, fleeing in a dark-colored car around 5:15 a.m.The suspect is described as a male, 20-25 years old, African-American with a tattoo on his right forearm.

Milwaukee police: 21-year-old man shot, wounded near 21st and Atkinson

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department was called to a shooting near 21st and Atkinson on Wednesday afternoon, July 8.Police said the shooting happened around 3:10 p.m. and a 21-year-old man was wounded, taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

Milwaukee police: 28-year-old man fatally shot near 39th and Lloyd

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were on the scene of a fatal shooting near 39th Street and Lloyd Street Wednesday morning, July 8.Officials said the victim, a 28-year-old man from Milwaukee, sustained fatal injuries around 4:40 a.m.Milwaukee police continue to seek known suspects.Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.