WATCH: Video tribute for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Baby seriously hurt after being bitten by family dog; 45-year-old woman also injured

Baby seriously hurt after being bitten by family dog; 45-year-old woman also injured

MILWAUKEE -- A baby suffered serious injuries in a dog bite incident Wednesday afternoon, May 13 near 60th Street and Helena Street.Police said the family dog bit the baby and a woman, 45, around 2:30 p.m.Both were taken to the hospital.

MILWAUKEE -- A baby suffered serious injuries in a dog bite incident Wednesday afternoon, May 13 near 60th Street and Helena Street.Police said the family dog bit the baby and a woman, 45, around 2:30 p.m.Both were taken to the hospital.

Have you seen him? MPD seeks suspect in business burglary near 6th and Greenfield

Have you seen him? MPD seeks suspect in business burglary near 6th and Greenfield

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has requested the public's assistance identifying and locating a suspect involved in a burglary that happened on the city's south side Tuesday morning.Police say the suspect broke into a closed business near 6th and Greenfield around 12:25 a.m. on May 12 and took property from the business.The suspect is described as a white male, 30-35 years old, 5'8" to 5'9" tall and 160-175 pounds with a medium build.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has requested the public's assistance identifying and locating a suspect involved in a burglary that happened on the city's south side Tuesday morning.Police say the suspect broke into a closed business near 6th and Greenfield around 12:25 a.m. on May 12 and took property from the business.The suspect is described as a white male, 30-35 years old, 5'8" to 5'9" tall and 160-175 pounds with a medium build.

Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and Cudahy receive $10.2M in awards to combat violent crime

Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and Cudahy receive $10.2M in awards to combat violent crime

WAUWATOSA -- The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) and the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance have awarded more than $61 million in grant funding to support the Attorney General’s Operation Relentless Pursuit (ORP) initiative.Of that $61 million, the COPS Office awarded $9,712,096 to the Milwaukee Police Department (“MPD”); $226,061 to the Wauwatosa Police Department; and $301,412 to the Cudahy Police Department.Those awards will fund a total of 32 police officers: 30 for MPD and one each for Wauwatosa and Cudahy.According to a press release, the COPS Office, through its COPS Hiring Program (CHP), awarded a total of $51 million to be used to hire 214 sworn law enforcement officers for state and local law enforcement task forces.

WAUWATOSA -- The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) and the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance have awarded more than $61 million in grant funding to support the Attorney General’s Operation Relentless Pursuit (ORP) initiative.Of that $61 million, the COPS Office awarded $9,712,096 to the Milwaukee Police Department (“MPD”); $226,061 to the Wauwatosa Police Department; and $301,412 to the Cudahy Police Department.Those awards will fund a total of 32 police officers: 30 for MPD and one each for Wauwatosa and Cudahy.According to a press release, the COPS Office, through its COPS Hiring Program (CHP), awarded a total of $51 million to be used to hire 214 sworn law enforcement officers for state and local law enforcement task forces.

Man charged in the shooting death of Cathy King outside Walgreens on 27th and North

Man charged in the shooting death of Cathy King outside Walgreens on 27th and North

MILWAUKEE -- The man accused in the shooting death of Cathy King, 48, outside of Walgreens on 27th Street and North Avenue on Tuesday, May 5 was charged Monday, May 11 with first-degree intentional homicide.

MILWAUKEE -- The man accused in the shooting death of Cathy King, 48, outside of Walgreens on 27th Street and North Avenue on Tuesday, May 5 was charged Monday, May 11 with first-degree intentional homicide.

28-year-old man injured in shooting near Hopkins and Lancaster

28-year-old man injured in shooting near Hopkins and Lancaster

MILWAUKEE -- Police say they are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, May 11 around 11:30 a.m. near W.

MILWAUKEE -- Police say they are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, May 11 around 11:30 a.m. near W.

'Didn't see the person:' 60-year-old driver accused in fatal hit-and-run after victim fell in street

'Didn't see the person:' 60-year-old driver accused in fatal hit-and-run after victim fell in street

MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors said a hit-and-run driver told police he did not see a man laying in the roadway near 23rd Street and Center Street early on May 5 before striking the 45-year-old man and driving away.

MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors said a hit-and-run driver told police he did not see a man laying in the roadway near 23rd Street and Center Street early on May 5 before striking the 45-year-old man and driving away.

MPD: 67-year-old man arrested for allegedly stabbing, wounding 34-year-old woman

MPD: 67-year-old man arrested for allegedly stabbing, wounding 34-year-old woman

MILWAUKEE -- A 67-year-old man is expected to face criminal charges after an incident near 29th and Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee on Sunday, May 10.Officials say around 8:40 p.m. Sunday, a 34-year-old woman was stabbed and suffered a serious injury -- allegedly at the hands of the 67-year-old man during an argument.

MILWAUKEE -- A 67-year-old man is expected to face criminal charges after an incident near 29th and Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee on Sunday, May 10.Officials say around 8:40 p.m. Sunday, a 34-year-old woman was stabbed and suffered a serious injury -- allegedly at the hands of the 67-year-old man during an argument.

Man in critical condition after battery incident near 20th and National

Man in critical condition after battery incident near 20th and National

MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a battery incident that left a man in critical condition on Saturday, May 9 around 1:15 p.m. near S. 20th Street and W.

MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a battery incident that left a man in critical condition on Saturday, May 9 around 1:15 p.m. near S. 20th Street and W.