Police: 1 killed, driver arrested following pursuit, crash near 6th and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- One person was killed as a result of a crash near 6th and Locust on Thursday afternoon, June 4.In a news conference, police said they attempted to stop an SUV around 4:45 p.m. for driving recklessly down Center Street, but the vehicle -- which had people hanging out of the windows -- did not stop.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was killed as a result of a crash near 6th and Locust on Thursday afternoon, June 4.In a news conference, police said they attempted to stop an SUV around 4:45 p.m. for driving recklessly down Center Street, but the vehicle -- which had people hanging out of the windows -- did not stop.
'Fix and change:' Community activists call for change as law enforcement, protesters cross paths
MILWAUKEE -- As protests following George Floyd's death continue, reports of excessive force and violence from protesters and law enforcement have emerged in Milwaukee.Before taking to the streets to march for another day, Community Task Force MKE gathered outside of Milwaukee police headquarters with requests for change to end racial disparity and, more immediately, to shift gears in the handling of recent demonstrations.
MILWAUKEE -- As protests following George Floyd's death continue, reports of excessive force and violence from protesters and law enforcement have emerged in Milwaukee.Before taking to the streets to march for another day, Community Task Force MKE gathered outside of Milwaukee police headquarters with requests for change to end racial disparity and, more immediately, to shift gears in the handling of recent demonstrations.
Watch: Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales takes part in peaceful march near 12th and Vine
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales took part in a peaceful march with members of the community Thursday afternoon, June 4.It began around 12:30 p.m. near 12th Street and Vine Street.PHOTO GALLERYDuring the march, Chief Morales discussed a tense situation that unfolded Wednesday night outside MPD's District 5.Witnesses said the crowd was peaceful, but FOX6 saw protesters throwing glass bottles and firecrackers, minor car crashes and officers deploying smoke or gas.Police said two officers and a 27-year-old man were struck by a hit-and-run driver while police were arresting the man "due to civil unrest." The vehicle was later found in Butler and three people were arrested.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales took part in a peaceful march with members of the community Thursday afternoon, June 4.It began around 12:30 p.m. near 12th Street and Vine Street.PHOTO GALLERYDuring the march, Chief Morales discussed a tense situation that unfolded Wednesday night outside MPD's District 5.Witnesses said the crowd was peaceful, but FOX6 saw protesters throwing glass bottles and firecrackers, minor car crashes and officers deploying smoke or gas.Police said two officers and a 27-year-old man were struck by a hit-and-run driver while police were arresting the man "due to civil unrest." The vehicle was later found in Butler and three people were arrested.
Milwaukee police: 3 shot, wounded in pair of afternoon shootings
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double non-fatal shooting that happened Thursday afternoon, June 4 around 12:40 p.m. near 20th and State.Authorities said the victims -- an 18-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man -- were taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.A little more than an hour later, police responded to a shooting near 35th and Garfield -- approximately two miles from the scene of the earlier incident.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double non-fatal shooting that happened Thursday afternoon, June 4 around 12:40 p.m. near 20th and State.Authorities said the victims -- an 18-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man -- were taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.A little more than an hour later, police responded to a shooting near 35th and Garfield -- approximately two miles from the scene of the earlier incident.
Police: 25-year-old man died at the hospital after shooting near 39th and Fond du Lac
MILWAUKEE -- A 25-year-old Milwaukee man died at the hospital after a shooting early Thursday, June 4 near 39th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.It happened around 1:30 a.m.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital by acquaintances, where he succumbed to his injuries.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.
MILWAUKEE -- A 25-year-old Milwaukee man died at the hospital after a shooting early Thursday, June 4 near 39th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.It happened around 1:30 a.m.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital by acquaintances, where he succumbed to his injuries.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.
Police: 2 officers, man being arrested 'due to civil unrest' struck in hit-and-run at MLK and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee police officers and a Milwaukee man, 27 who was being arrested near MLK Drive and Locust Street Thursday morning, June 4 were struck by a hit-and-run driver.Police said just after 3 a.m., officers were making arrests after "several individuals were obstructing traffic and impeding the traffic flow."As officers were arresting one of those individuals, a vehicle struck two officers and the individual under arrest.The officers fell to the ground, and police said the 27-year-old man was dragged under the vehicle for several feet.
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee police officers and a Milwaukee man, 27 who was being arrested near MLK Drive and Locust Street Thursday morning, June 4 were struck by a hit-and-run driver.Police said just after 3 a.m., officers were making arrests after "several individuals were obstructing traffic and impeding the traffic flow."As officers were arresting one of those individuals, a vehicle struck two officers and the individual under arrest.The officers fell to the ground, and police said the 27-year-old man was dragged under the vehicle for several feet.
Police seek 4 who threatened mechanic with sledgehammer, did not pay for service
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police asked for help identifying and location four young men in an armed robbery Tuesday afternoon, June 2 on Cornell Street near Teutonia Avenue.Police said the four drove a vehicle to a business to have it repaired, and when payment was requested, one of the men, armed with a sledgehammer, and the others began threatening the victim to complete the service on the vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police asked for help identifying and location four young men in an armed robbery Tuesday afternoon, June 2 on Cornell Street near Teutonia Avenue.Police said the four drove a vehicle to a business to have it repaired, and when payment was requested, one of the men, armed with a sledgehammer, and the others began threatening the victim to complete the service on the vehicle.
'Need for recognition:' Lawmakers, protesters weigh in on duration of George Floyd protests
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, June 3 marked the sixth consecutive day of protests in Milwaukee in honor of George Floyd.
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, June 3 marked the sixth consecutive day of protests in Milwaukee in honor of George Floyd.
'Get off his neck!' Controversial arrest caught on camera as MPD clashed with protesters
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News is asking questions about a controversial arrest.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News is asking questions about a controversial arrest.
Milwaukee police met with questions about tactics during neighborhood walk
MILWAUKEE -- Two groups of protesters became one on Wednesday night, June 3 in Milwaukee -- the sixth consecutive day of protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
MILWAUKEE -- Two groups of protesters became one on Wednesday night, June 3 in Milwaukee -- the sixth consecutive day of protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Body cam video shows clash between protesters and police
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police late Wednesday, June 3 released body camera footage from a tense confrontation between officers and protesters Tuesday, June 2 near 6th Street and McKinley Avenue.Police said around 8 p.m., officers were in the area "due to the civil unrest" when, "as officers stood by, subjects from within the protest group began to throw objects at the officers."
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police late Wednesday, June 3 released body camera footage from a tense confrontation between officers and protesters Tuesday, June 2 near 6th Street and McKinley Avenue.Police said around 8 p.m., officers were in the area "due to the civil unrest" when, "as officers stood by, subjects from within the protest group began to throw objects at the officers."
Police: 19-year-old man fatally shot near Sherman and Locust in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old Milwaukee man was fatally shot near Sherman Boulevard and Locust Street Wednesday night, June 3.It happened just before 9 p.m.Police said the circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old Milwaukee man was fatally shot near Sherman Boulevard and Locust Street Wednesday night, June 3.It happened just before 9 p.m.Police said the circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation.
Police: 4 arrested for firing shots near 20th and Center; 60+ casings recovered
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said four people were arrested after shots were fired near 20th Street and Center Street Tuesday night, June 2.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said four people were arrested after shots were fired near 20th Street and Center Street Tuesday night, June 2.
13-year-old boy hurt in shooting near 38th and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- A 13-year-old boy was shot and wounded near 38th Street and Locust Street Tuesday night, June 2.It happened around 9 p.m.Police said the boy was outside when shots were fired and he was struck -- suffering injuries not believed to be life-threatening.He was taken to the hospital for treatment.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- A 13-year-old boy was shot and wounded near 38th Street and Locust Street Tuesday night, June 2.It happened around 9 p.m.Police said the boy was outside when shots were fired and he was struck -- suffering injuries not believed to be life-threatening.He was taken to the hospital for treatment.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
Video shows man hugging officers outside MPD headquarters in downtown Milwaukee during protest
MILWAUKEE -- A FOX6 viewer shared video Wednesday, June 3 showing a man hugging police officers outside the Milwaukee Police Department's Administration Building in downtown Milwaukee during protests Tuesday.The video shows the man shaking the hands of two officers before appearing to have a brief conversation with each of them -- following that up with a hug.
MILWAUKEE -- A FOX6 viewer shared video Wednesday, June 3 showing a man hugging police officers outside the Milwaukee Police Department's Administration Building in downtown Milwaukee during protests Tuesday.The video shows the man shaking the hands of two officers before appearing to have a brief conversation with each of them -- following that up with a hug.
Police: Molotov cocktail thrown at officers amid protests Tuesday night in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE --A tense scene unfolded in Milwaukee Tuesday evening, June 2 amid ongoing protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
MILWAUKEE --A tense scene unfolded in Milwaukee Tuesday evening, June 2 amid ongoing protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
MPD, MFD, Coast Guard respond to report of 2 boaters in water near McKinley Park
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police, firefighters and the Coast Guard on Tuesday night, June 2 responded to the area near McKinley Park along Lincoln Memorial Drive for a "subject in water" call.Police said officers were called out around 10:15 p.m.According to police, a boater who called 911 said two people from a different boat went into the water.This is a developing story.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police, firefighters and the Coast Guard on Tuesday night, June 2 responded to the area near McKinley Park along Lincoln Memorial Drive for a "subject in water" call.Police said officers were called out around 10:15 p.m.According to police, a boater who called 911 said two people from a different boat went into the water.This is a developing story.
Police: 3 taken into custody after shots fired near 20th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Three people were taken into custody after shots were fired Tuesday night, June 2 near 20th Street and Center Street in Milwaukee, police said.While there were ongoing protests in the city over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis -- but it was not immediately clear whether this incident was related to the protests.The extent of any injuries suffered was also not immediately clear.The circumstances leading up to the shots fired incident are under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- Three people were taken into custody after shots were fired Tuesday night, June 2 near 20th Street and Center Street in Milwaukee, police said.While there were ongoing protests in the city over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis -- but it was not immediately clear whether this incident was related to the protests.The extent of any injuries suffered was also not immediately clear.The circumstances leading up to the shots fired incident are under investigation.