'10 squad cars and a tank:' Senator, alderwoman question response to suspected drunk driving crash
MILWAUKEE -- Amid nationwide calls to defund police departments in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25 -- and with funding still in tact in Milwaukee, two elected officials are questioning police response times after an alleged drunk driver crashed into a motorcyclist on Sunday night, June 7, just blocks away from a peaceful march.It happened near Oakland Avenue and Hartford Avenue, and prompted a state senator and Glendale alderwoman to ask why it took so long for police to arrive.Video from community activist Vaun Mayes, one of the Milwaukee protest leaders, shows the moments after a car crashed into a motorcycle around 11 p.m. Sunday, just as protesters made their way north on Oakland.
MILWAUKEE -- Amid nationwide calls to defund police departments in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25 -- and with funding still in tact in Milwaukee, two elected officials are questioning police response times after an alleged drunk driver crashed into a motorcyclist on Sunday night, June 7, just blocks away from a peaceful march.It happened near Oakland Avenue and Hartford Avenue, and prompted a state senator and Glendale alderwoman to ask why it took so long for police to arrive.Video from community activist Vaun Mayes, one of the Milwaukee protest leaders, shows the moments after a car crashed into a motorcycle around 11 p.m. Sunday, just as protesters made their way north on Oakland.
'Our officers are under siege:' Assistant MPD chief answers questions about tactics amid protests
MILWAUKEE -- From fires to shootings, and even a suspected Molotov cocktail being thrown at officers, Assistant Milwaukee Police Chief Michael Brunson said the measures taken by the Major Incident Response Team (MIRT) were needed to restore order on several occasions amid protests in Milwaukee following the death of George Floyd."Our officers are under siege in some of these situations," Brunson said. "Our officers are going to defend themselves and the public when they are in those situations."During a virtual meeting Friday, June 5, real issues were discussed during a special meeting of Milwaukee's Public Health and Safety Committee which included Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, members of the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission and Milwaukee Common Council members.
MILWAUKEE -- From fires to shootings, and even a suspected Molotov cocktail being thrown at officers, Assistant Milwaukee Police Chief Michael Brunson said the measures taken by the Major Incident Response Team (MIRT) were needed to restore order on several occasions amid protests in Milwaukee following the death of George Floyd."Our officers are under siege in some of these situations," Brunson said. "Our officers are going to defend themselves and the public when they are in those situations."During a virtual meeting Friday, June 5, real issues were discussed during a special meeting of Milwaukee's Public Health and Safety Committee which included Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, members of the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee Fire Department, Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission and Milwaukee Common Council members.
During march, petition circulated to cut MPD funding by 10%, invest in black communities
MILWAUKEE -- A march in Milwaukee Monday, June 8 was focused on changing the direction of the Milwaukee Police Department -- with demonstrators calling for more money to be invested in community programs.It was a long march -- about 4 miles in total, starting at Sherman Park and ending at Red Arrow Park.Through art, poetry and signs, the group urged city leaders to defund police and give the money back to black communities -- part of a movement called "Reclaim the 414." Sherman Park and Red Arrow Park were the locations of the fatal police shootings of Sylville Smith in August 2016 and Dontre Hamilton in April 2014.
MILWAUKEE -- A march in Milwaukee Monday, June 8 was focused on changing the direction of the Milwaukee Police Department -- with demonstrators calling for more money to be invested in community programs.It was a long march -- about 4 miles in total, starting at Sherman Park and ending at Red Arrow Park.Through art, poetry and signs, the group urged city leaders to defund police and give the money back to black communities -- part of a movement called "Reclaim the 414." Sherman Park and Red Arrow Park were the locations of the fatal police shootings of Sylville Smith in August 2016 and Dontre Hamilton in April 2014.
Prosecutors: Man on parole admitted fleeing officers before crash that killed unborn baby boy
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Friday, June 5 against a Milwaukee man police said admitted to fleeing officers in a vehicle -- traveling at 70-90 miles per hour in a 30 miles per hour zone before slamming into a vehicle driven by a pregnant woman on June 1 near 27th Street and Highland Street.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Friday, June 5 against a Milwaukee man police said admitted to fleeing officers in a vehicle -- traveling at 70-90 miles per hour in a 30 miles per hour zone before slamming into a vehicle driven by a pregnant woman on June 1 near 27th Street and Highland Street.
'Defund the police:' 65 people, groups call for $75M in cuts to MPD's $297M budget
MILWAUKEE -- George Floyd’s death was the breaking point for some Minneapolis civic leaders, who now say the only way to fix the city’s embattled police department is to take it apart.
MILWAUKEE -- George Floyd’s death was the breaking point for some Minneapolis civic leaders, who now say the only way to fix the city’s embattled police department is to take it apart.
Medical examiner called to fatal shooting near 21st and Vine
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to the scene of a fatal shooting Sunday night, June 7 near 21st Street and Vine Street.FOX6 News has reached out to Milwaukee police for details.This is a developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to the scene of a fatal shooting Sunday night, June 7 near 21st Street and Vine Street.FOX6 News has reached out to Milwaukee police for details.This is a developing story.
4 charged, 1 at large after police said shots were fired toward officers near 20th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Sunday, June 7 announced charges against four people in connection with a shots fired incident that happened Tuesday night, June 2 near 20th Street and Center Street.Police said around 9:15 p.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter call and heard several shots being fired in the area.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Sunday, June 7 announced charges against four people in connection with a shots fired incident that happened Tuesday night, June 2 near 20th Street and Center Street.Police said around 9:15 p.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter call and heard several shots being fired in the area.
Police: 32-year-old man fatally shot while driving near 49th and Center; 3rd homicide in 24 hours
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was shot while driving and crashed into a building near 49th Street and Center Street Saturday evening, June 6 -- Milwaukee's third homicide in 24 hours, according to the medical examiner.It happened around 6:30 p.m.The victim, age 32, did not survive his injuries.The circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was shot while driving and crashed into a building near 49th Street and Center Street Saturday evening, June 6 -- Milwaukee's third homicide in 24 hours, according to the medical examiner.It happened around 6:30 p.m.The victim, age 32, did not survive his injuries.The circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD.
Recognize him? Man wanted for sexually assaulting woman near 28th and Hadley
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying and locating a man who sexually assaulted a woman near 28th Street and Hadley Street.Police said it happened Saturday, June 6 shortly before 9:30 a.m. as the woman walked in the area.According to police, while armed with a handgun, the man ordered her to the ground, went through her pockets -- and then sexually assaulted her.He fled the scene on foot.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD at 414-935-7401 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying and locating a man who sexually assaulted a woman near 28th Street and Hadley Street.Police said it happened Saturday, June 6 shortly before 9:30 a.m. as the woman walked in the area.According to police, while armed with a handgun, the man ordered her to the ground, went through her pockets -- and then sexually assaulted her.He fled the scene on foot.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD at 414-935-7401 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
Police say shooting at 27th and Locust likely result of road rage, 1 injured
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured near N. 27th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured near N. 27th Street and W.
Milwaukee Police Department shares video of officers standing with protesters
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department posted a video online Saturday, June 2, showing officers out in the community showing their support for protesters.Police said in a tweet:
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department posted a video online Saturday, June 2, showing officers out in the community showing their support for protesters.Police said in a tweet:
4 suspects in Milwaukee felony investigation arrested in Wisconsin Dells
COLUMBIA COUNTY -- Four suspects wanted by Milwaukee police were arrested at a Wisconsin Dells motel on Saturday, June 6.In a Facebook post, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office said that Wisconsin Dells police received word from the Milwaukee Police Department around midnight that the suspects involved in an ongoing felony investigation could be in Wisconsin Dells.Around 9:30 a.m., police located a vehicle matching the MPD description outside a motel.
COLUMBIA COUNTY -- Four suspects wanted by Milwaukee police were arrested at a Wisconsin Dells motel on Saturday, June 6.In a Facebook post, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office said that Wisconsin Dells police received word from the Milwaukee Police Department around midnight that the suspects involved in an ongoing felony investigation could be in Wisconsin Dells.Around 9:30 a.m., police located a vehicle matching the MPD description outside a motel.
Police investigate fatal shooting near 41st and Wright
MILWAUKEE -- Police say one person is dead following a shooting near N. 41st Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Police say one person is dead following a shooting near N. 41st Street and W.
Police say argument between couple leaves 1 dead, suspect in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, June 5 around 7:25 p.m., near W.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, June 5 around 7:25 p.m., near W.
'We're not being believed:' Milwaukee police chief voices frustration over unrest, procedure review
MILWAUKEE -- Tension is rising at Milwaukee's City Hall among Milwaukee police, Mayor Tom Barrett and other city leaders over the review of standard operating procedures for law enforcement.
MILWAUKEE -- Tension is rising at Milwaukee's City Hall among Milwaukee police, Mayor Tom Barrett and other city leaders over the review of standard operating procedures for law enforcement.
Milwaukee police: 2 arrested after 2-year-old gets hold of gun, shoots self
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened Tuesday, June 2 around 1:30 p.m. on the city's northwest side.Authorities say a 2-year-old child sustained a non-life threatening injury when they got ahold of a gun and shot themselves on Lovers Lane just north of Hampton.A 23-year-old man and 21-year-old woman were arrested in connection to the incident.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened Tuesday, June 2 around 1:30 p.m. on the city's northwest side.Authorities say a 2-year-old child sustained a non-life threatening injury when they got ahold of a gun and shot themselves on Lovers Lane just north of Hampton.A 23-year-old man and 21-year-old woman were arrested in connection to the incident.
Police: 63-year-old, 20-year-old wounded in pair of Milwaukee shootings
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating two shootings that happened Friday afternoon, June 5.The first occurred just after 2:30 p.m. near 14th and Harrison.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating two shootings that happened Friday afternoon, June 5.The first occurred just after 2:30 p.m. near 14th and Harrison.
Milwaukee mayor announces commission to examine police practices, strengthen community trust
MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Friday, June 5 the creation of a Commission on Police Accountability and Reform to examine police practices and strengthen community trust among law enforcement officers in every neighborhood in the city.“The tragic events in recent days and the history of police violence in America underscore the critical need for the City of Milwaukee, and every city across the nation, to take specific actions to examine and transform America’s policing system.
MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Friday, June 5 the creation of a Commission on Police Accountability and Reform to examine police practices and strengthen community trust among law enforcement officers in every neighborhood in the city.“The tragic events in recent days and the history of police violence in America underscore the critical need for the City of Milwaukee, and every city across the nation, to take specific actions to examine and transform America’s policing system.
WATCH: Milwaukee police release footage of unrest incidents across city
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department released footage on Thursday, June 4 of unrest and incidents that transpired across the city over the preceding week, following otherwise peaceful protests.In a statement, MPD said: "The Milwaukee Police Department supports your constitutional right to protest peacefully.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department released footage on Thursday, June 4 of unrest and incidents that transpired across the city over the preceding week, following otherwise peaceful protests.In a statement, MPD said: "The Milwaukee Police Department supports your constitutional right to protest peacefully.