Police seek man who tried pulling cash tray from register at store near Hampton and Hopkins

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, May 21 asked for help identifying a man who got away with money after police said he tried pulling the cash tray from a register at a store near Hampton Avenue and Hopkins Street.It happened Tuesday, May 19 around 6:15 p.m.Police said the cashier was assisting a paying customer, and while the register was open, the man reached in and tried pulling out the cash tray.There was then a struggle between the cashier and the man -- who ran from the store with money.

Mayor calls on chief to fire MPD officer facing homicide charge; chief says FPC has that authority

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett in a letter Wednesday, May 20 to Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales called for the termination of Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Mattioli, facing a charge of first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of Joel Acevedo, 25, following a fight inside Mattioli's home near 45th Street and W.

Woman dies from injuries suffered in May 12 hit-and-run near Congress and Sherman; driver sought

MILWAUKEE -- A woman, 58, died from her injuries after a hit-and-run crash on May 12 in Milwaukee, police said Wednesday, May 20.The crash happened shortly after 3 p.m. near Congress Street and Sherman Boulevard.The woman was in critical condition after the crash, and passed away on Sunday afternoon, May 17.Anyone with information on the driver who hit her is asked to contact police at  414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.

Police: 2 shot, wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened late Tuesday night, May 19.

37-year-old man brought to MPD District 7 with gunshot wounds, dies

MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near N. 29th Street and Teutonia Avenue around 5:40 p.m. on Monday, May 18.A 37-year-old man sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to the District 7 Police Station, where he was pronounced dead after life-saving measures from responding officials were unsuccessful.The circumstances that led up to the shooting are under investigation and police are not releasing any more information at this time.Milwaukee Police continue to seek unknown suspects.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.

Milwaukee police: 30-year-old man shot, wounded near 60th and Bobolink

MILWAUKEE -- A 30-year-old man was shot and wounded near 60th and Bobolink on Monday afternoon, May 18.Police say the shooting incident happened around 2:30 p.m. on Monday.

32-year-old man injured in shooting near 55th and Congress

MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 55th Street and Congress Street on Sunday, May 17, around 12:30 a.m.A 32-year-old man from Milwaukee sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, according to police.The circumstances that led to the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS. 

Milwaukee police: Man shot, wounded in shooting near Hopkins and Villard

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday evening on the city's north side.Authorities say a 31-year-old man was shot and wounded near Hopkins and Villard at around 5:40 p.m. on May 16.

WATCH: Video tribute for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department released a video tribute in honor of fallen Officer Matthew Rittner on Friday, May 15."Although we were unable to celebrate Officer Matthew Rittner in Washington D.C. for the 2020 National Police Week, we celebrate him in our hearts," Sgt.

MPD: Man faces life-threatening injuries after shooting near 44th and Keefe

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a shooting that happened around 1:15 p.m. near 44th and Keefe on Friday, May 15.Authorities say the victim, a 25-year-old Milwaukee man, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital.

Passenger from stolen vehicle in critical condition, struck by squad after crash during pursuit

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man, 30, was hospitalized in critical condition after he was struck by a Milwaukee Police Department squad car after police said he was ejected from a stolen vehicle involved in a crash after a short pursuit.According to police, around 6:30 Thursday morning, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop near 30th Street and North Avenue after spotting a stolen vehicle taken in a burglary.

National Police Week: Officers Matthew Rittner, John Hetland honored during virtual vigil

MILWAUKEE -- Four police officers from Wisconsin were honored Wednesday, May 13 during a nationwide candlelight vigil honoring those who have died in the line of duty.Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner's colleagues watched that vigil together where he worked, since it didn't go on as planned in Washington, D.C. Rittner was just one of 135 officers in the United States who died in the line of duty in 2019 -- and one of 307 honored Wednesday.