Alders move forward with plan requiring MPD 'to notify us' of plans to purchase military-grade equipment
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police may soon be required to get the approval of the Milwaukee Common Council when buying military-grade weapons and equipment -- one of several ideas on the table amid the goal of improving police-community relations discussed during a lengthy meeting Thursday, June 25 between police and the Public Safety and Health Committee.The committee agreed on several ideas for requiring more transparency and accountability from the Milwaukee Police Department -- ideas which will be taken up by the full Common Council."Are they required to notify us?" asked Alderman Scott Spiker.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police may soon be required to get the approval of the Milwaukee Common Council when buying military-grade weapons and equipment -- one of several ideas on the table amid the goal of improving police-community relations discussed during a lengthy meeting Thursday, June 25 between police and the Public Safety and Health Committee.The committee agreed on several ideas for requiring more transparency and accountability from the Milwaukee Police Department -- ideas which will be taken up by the full Common Council."Are they required to notify us?" asked Alderman Scott Spiker.
MPD: Man shot, seriously injured near 38th and Lisbon
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police department is investigating a shooting that happened in the city's Washington Park neighborhood on Wednesday night, June 24.The shooting took place near 38th and Lisbon around 6:50 p.m. Authorities said the victim -- a 27-year-old Milwaukee man -- sustained serious injuries but is expected to survive.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police department is investigating a shooting that happened in the city's Washington Park neighborhood on Wednesday night, June 24.The shooting took place near 38th and Lisbon around 6:50 p.m. Authorities said the victim -- a 27-year-old Milwaukee man -- sustained serious injuries but is expected to survive.
'They didn't have to burn down the house:' Young siblings join cleanup efforts near 40th and Lloyd
MILWAUKEE -- Ten police officers and one firefighter were hurt when fires were set in the neighborhood near 40th Street and Lloyd Street Tuesday, June 23 -- unrest sparked by a case involving two missing teenagers.
MILWAUKEE -- Ten police officers and one firefighter were hurt when fires were set in the neighborhood near 40th Street and Lloyd Street Tuesday, June 23 -- unrest sparked by a case involving two missing teenagers.
MPD: 28-year-old man suffers injuries after roofing materials ignite at strip mall
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fire that occurred at 60th and Forest Home Avenue on the city's southwest side on Wednesday, June 24.Contractors were working on a roof at strip mall around 9 a.m. -- and were heating up roofing materials that subsequently ignited.A 28-year-old man suffered moderate injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fire that occurred at 60th and Forest Home Avenue on the city's southwest side on Wednesday, June 24.Contractors were working on a roof at strip mall around 9 a.m. -- and were heating up roofing materials that subsequently ignited.A 28-year-old man suffered moderate injuries.
Milwaukee police investigate serious crash near 35th and Oriole
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a serious crash that happened Wednesday morning, June 24 near 35th and Oriole in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a serious crash that happened Wednesday morning, June 24 near 35th and Oriole in Milwaukee.
7 officers, firefighter hurt amid unrest near 40th and Lloyd; 3 shot after 2 girls reported missing
MILWAUKEE -- Seven police officers and one firefighter were hurt when fires were set in the neighborhood near 40th Street and Lloyd Street Tuesday, June 23 -- unrest sparked by a case involving two missing teenagers.
MILWAUKEE -- Seven police officers and one firefighter were hurt when fires were set in the neighborhood near 40th Street and Lloyd Street Tuesday, June 23 -- unrest sparked by a case involving two missing teenagers.
MPD: Woman shot, wounded after apparent argument near 25th and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened near 25th and Burleigh on Tuesday, June 23.The victim -- a 28-year-old woman -- sustained non-life threatening injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened near 25th and Burleigh on Tuesday, June 23.The victim -- a 28-year-old woman -- sustained non-life threatening injuries.
Police: Man shot, seriously injured near 60th and Green Tree
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on the city's north side Tuesday morning, June 23.Authorities said a 32-year-old Milwaukee man was struck around 10:30 a.m. near 60th and Green Tree.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on the city's north side Tuesday morning, June 23.Authorities said a 32-year-old Milwaukee man was struck around 10:30 a.m. near 60th and Green Tree.
'The ambulance was taking too long:' Brother remembers man killed in crash after 5 shot
MILWAUKEE -- Five people were shot at a party near 28th Street and Ruby Avenue around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, June 21, according to police.
MILWAUKEE -- Five people were shot at a party near 28th Street and Ruby Avenue around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, June 21, according to police.
24-year-old injured in shooting near 32nd and Hampton, police say
MILWAUKEE -- Police say a 24-year-old man sustained non-life threatening injuries in a shooting around noon on Monday, June 22 near N. 32nd Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Police say a 24-year-old man sustained non-life threatening injuries in a shooting around noon on Monday, June 22 near N. 32nd Street and W.
Police investigate shots fired incident near Chase and Holt
MILWAUKEE -- Police say they are investigating a call of shots fired near S.
MILWAUKEE -- Police say they are investigating a call of shots fired near S.
ME investigates 4 homicides, 2 fatal crashes, 6 probable ODs, 2 COVID-19 related deaths
MILWAUKEE — Fourteen separate shootings between Friday morning, June 19 and Sunday morning, June 21 left five people dead and 16 hurt.
MILWAUKEE — Fourteen separate shootings between Friday morning, June 19 and Sunday morning, June 21 left five people dead and 16 hurt.
Police: 5 shot at party near 28th and Ruby; man, woman killed in crash on the way to the hospital
MILWAUKEE -- Five people were shot at a party near 28th Street and Ruby Avenue around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, June 21, according to police.
MILWAUKEE -- Five people were shot at a party near 28th Street and Ruby Avenue around 3:30 a.m. Sunday, June 21, according to police.
Triple shooting near 5th and Center leaves 1 dead, 2 injured
MILWAUKEE -- Police said one man died and two others were injured in a shooting near 5th Street and Center Street Sunday, June 21 around 3:40 a.m.A 32-year-old Milwaukee man died from his injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- Police said one man died and two others were injured in a shooting near 5th Street and Center Street Sunday, June 21 around 3:40 a.m.A 32-year-old Milwaukee man died from his injuries.
Police: 31-year-old fatally shot near 32nd and Fairmount
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a homicide that happened near 32nd Street and Fairmount Avenue shortly before 2:30 a.m. Sunday.Police say a 31-year-old Milwaukee man died of his injuries.
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a homicide that happened near 32nd Street and Fairmount Avenue shortly before 2:30 a.m. Sunday.Police say a 31-year-old Milwaukee man died of his injuries.
'We want peace:' Pastors organize prayer demonstration to support Milwaukee police
MILWAUKEE -- While marches for police reform crisscrossed the city, a group of pastors came together to show support for Milwaukee police through prayer on Saturday, June 20.A small congregation sang its song at the corner of Vel Phillips and Locust.
MILWAUKEE -- While marches for police reform crisscrossed the city, a group of pastors came together to show support for Milwaukee police through prayer on Saturday, June 20.A small congregation sang its song at the corner of Vel Phillips and Locust.