Mayor again calls for firing of Officer Mattioli, facing homicide charge in Joel Acevedo's death

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 1 renewed his call for the firing of Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Mattioli, facing a charge of first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of Joel Acevedo following a fight inside Mattioli's home near 45th Street and W.

ATF seeks 3 in arson of Walgreens on MLK Drive during violent protests Saturday morning

MILWAUKEE --  Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Milwaukee Field Office within the Chicago Field Division and the Milwaukee Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three persons of interest involved in the arson of the Walgreens Pharmacy on MLK Drivein Milwaukee.Looting of the store took place at 12:37 a.m. Saturday, May 30, and a fire was reported at 12:57 a.m., officials said.

Milwaukee police blocked off MLK near Locust to investigate suspicious package

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police blocked off a portion of MLK Drive near Locust Street Monday morning, June 1 to investigate a suspicious package.Police said around 10:30 a.m., a suspicious bag was located near a pole.An investigation revealed the bag did not contain any explosive devices -- and was simply left abandoned.

Police: 2 arrested in burglary at Value Beauty near Teutonia and Florist

MILWAUKEE -- Two women were arrested in connection with a burglary at Value Beauty near Teutonia Avenue and Florist Avenue early Monday, June 1.It happened around 2:30 a.m.Police said the women, ages 26 and 19, entered the business and removed property.FOX6's cameras found shattered glass and merchandise scattered outside the business Monday morning.Police said charges were being referred to the district attorney's office.

Police: Speeding driver killed when vehicle struck tree near Hopkins and Chambers

MILWAUKEE -- A 38-year-old woman was killed in a crash near Hopkins Street and Chambers Street early Monday, June 1.It happened around 3:30 a.m.Police said the woman was driving at a high rate of speed when she lost control and struck a tree.She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Milwaukee police ask for public's help in search for missing 15-year-old girl

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in their search for a missing 15-year-old girl.Police say Lazaria Young was last seen near Fond du Lac Avenue and Hoyt Place around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27.Young is described as a female, African American, about 5'3" tall, 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Police: 2 shot, wounded near 57th and Center in Milwaukee, no arrests made

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee  police are investigating a double shooting that happened early Monday morning, June 1 near 57th Street and Center Street.According to police, a 21-year-old man and a 23-year-old man sustained non-life threatening injuries around 12:52 a.m.

Mayor orders 2nd night of curfew for Milwaukee; 60+ arrests in 48 hours, 20+ businesses damaged

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Sunday, May 31 announced the extension of Milwaukee's curfew for a second night amid ongoing protests over the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.The curfew runs from 9 p.m. Sunday, May 31 through 7 a.m. Monday, June 1.Wisconsin Gov.

Protesters calling for justice, unity trek for hours across Milwaukee, into Wauwatosa

MILWAUKEE -- People again gathered for protests and demonstrations in Milwaukee on Saturday, May 30 in response to the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.The call for justice was heard all across the city as the protest traveled from Milwaukee's lakefront all the way to Wauwatosa over its close to eight-hours-long journey.

George Floyd protests may resonate for Milwaukeeans who experienced Sherman Park unrest in 2016

MILWAUKEE -- Protesters in Minneapolis have set fire to cars and businesses and carried away items from boarded-up convenience stores -- the violent protests spreading to other U.S. cities, including Milwaukee.

'Tsunami hit the store:' Business left picking up the pieces after vandalism, looting

MILWAUKEE -- Several Milwaukee businesses were damaged after peaceful protests in memory of George Floyd took a turn overnight, Friday into Saturday.One of the businesses heavily damaged amid the vandalism and looting that began was Trend Benderz on the city's north side.The owner shared surveillance video capturing the minutes the damage unfolded.

Protesters swarm MPD District 5, several nearby businesses vandalized

MILWAUKEE -- There was violence and looting on Milwaukee's north side late Friday, May 29 and early Saturday, May 30 -- all in the wake of peaceful protests that happened in the city to mark the death of George Floyd.Floyd died Monday after officers arrested him for allegedly trying to pass a counterfeit $20 bill at a convenience store.