1 killed, 1 critical, 1 arrested after vehicle struck parked car, tree near 21st and Keefe

MILWAUKEE -- Three men were hurt and one later died after a vehicle struck a parked vehicle and a tree near 21st Street and Keefe Avenue Tuesday afternoon, April 14.It happened shortly before 3 p.m.Police said the driver of the striking vehicle, a Milwaukee man, 20, was seriously hurt.

Police: Tow truck driver discovered woman dead in vehicle near 48th and National

MILWAUKEE -- A tow truck driver discovered a woman dead in a vehicle near 48th Street and National Avenue Tuesday afternoon, April 14, police said.The driver was towing the vehicle from the area near 31st Street and Clybourn Street.Officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department responded and pronounced the 45-year-old woman dead.The circumstances surrounding the woman’s death are under investigation.Anyone with any information was asked to please contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.

FBI offers $5K reward for suspect wanted in shooting of 7-year-old Milwaukee boy

MILWAUKEE -- The FBI is now offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who shot and wounded a 7-year-old Milwaukee boy.The child was struck by gunfire near 23rd and Locust on Friday, April 3.If anyone has any information regarding this incident they are asked to call Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS where their tip can lead to an additional $1,000 cash reward.

Police: Milwaukee woman stabbed during argument near Teutonia and Ruby

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman, 30, was stabbed during an argument Saturday evening, April 11 near Teutonia  and Ruby.It happened just before 8 p.m.Police said an argument escalated, and the victim was stabbed.

Police: Man's body pulled from water near 16th and Canal

MILWAUKEE -- A body was pulled from the water Sunday, April 12 near 16th Street and Canal Street, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed.Police said it was that of a 56-year-old man.Officers responded shortly before 7 p.m. to a report of a subject in the water, and the man's body was recovered with help from MFD.The circumstances were under investigation.The man's name was not released, pending family notification.

14-year-old boy hurt when shots fired between groups near 27th and Fond du Lac

MILWAUKEE -- A 14-year-old boy was wounded Sunday, April 12 when Milwaukee police said shots were fired between two groups.It happened around 5:30 p.m. near 27th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.The victim was dropped off at a hospital for treatment.Police are seeking the shooter(s).Anyone with information was asked to please contact police.

Police: Juvenile arrested after fire damaged building near 77th and Villard

MILWAUKEE -- The improper disposal of smoking materials led to a fire Saturday evening, April 11 near 77th Street and Villard Avenue.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.Police said a juvenile was smoking in a building, and did not properly dispose of the butt, which then ignited and caused damage to the building.The juvenile was arrested.

Police: 16-year-old boys hurt in shooting near 44th and Hampton

MILWAUKEE -- Two 16-year-old boys were hurt in a shooting early Sunday, April 12 near 44th Street and Hampton Avenue.It happened shortly before 1 a.m.Police said officers found the boys suffering from gunshot wounds that were not believed to be life-threatening.

Have you seen them? MPD seeks 3 suspects in Riverwest armed robbery

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has asked for the public's help identifying and locating three suspects involved in an armed robbery near Burleigh and Humboldt in the city's Riverwest neighborhood.Police say the suspects, two of them armed, robbed a victim on Monday, April 6 around 8:45 p.m.Suspect 1 is described as an African-American male, 19-21 years old, 6’ tall with a thin build and dark complexion.

Police asking for help in finding missing 16-year-old Santoria Edgecombe

MILWAUKEE -- Police are hoping you have an idea of where they can find 16-year-old Santoria Edgecombe.Santoria -- who goes by Tori -- was last seen leaving home to go to school on February 4, 2020 around 10:30 a.m. near N. 64th Street and W.

Message from the faithful: Practice social distancing during holiday week

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department along with faith leaders from throughout southeast Wisconsin would like to remind everyone to practice social distancing during this holiday week.

Milwaukee police investigating arson on city's north side, suspect arrested

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a fire that happened Tuesday, April 7 on Wabash Court just west of 76th Street on the city's north side.Police have opened an arson investigation, noting that the fire was intentionally started inside a residence around 2:20 a.m.The American Red Cross, who provided assistance to 18 people affected by the fire, said the fire happened at multi-unit group home.The suspect, a 73-year-old Milwaukee man, sustained non-life threatening injuries in the incident.

MPD: 26-year-old fatally shot near 24th and Capitol

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that happened near 24th and Capitol on Tuesday.Authorities were called to the scene around 5 p.m. The victim in the shooting, a 26-year-old Milwaukee man, later died at the hospital as a result of his injuries.

Have you seen them? MPD seeking suspects in armed robbery near 94th and Silver Spring

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has asked for the public's help identifying and locating two suspects involved in an armed robbery that happened on the city's north side Sunday, April 5.Police say two men -- one of them armed -- approached a victim around 5:50 p.m. near 94th and Silver Spring, robbed the victim and fled.The first suspect is described as an African-American male, 17-20 years old, 5'7" tall and around 160 pounds with a medium build.

Milwaukee police warn of charges against 'Safer at Home' violators who commit crime

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, April 6 warned of charges against violators of Governor Tony Evers' "Safer at Home" order who commit crimes following several violent incidents over the weekend.In a news release, MPD said over the weekend, there was an increase in violent crime, including 9 non-fatal shootings and two homicides."Many of these incidents could have been prevented if the suspect or the victim would have stayed home," MPD said in the release.MPD officials said individuals who are out, who commit crimes will be arrested for violating the governor’s order, along with the crime the individual was initially arrested for.