'A gun took his life:' Mother speaks about loss of youngest son in shooting at 29th and Bobolink

'A gun took his life:' Mother speaks about loss of youngest son in shooting at 29th and Bobolink

MILWAUKEE -- A heartbroken Milwaukee mother spoke exclusively with FOX6 News Sunday, Feb. 23 after losing her youngest son, Willie Norman, in a shooting near 29th Street and Bobolink Avenue on Feb. 20.

MILWAUKEE -- A heartbroken Milwaukee mother spoke exclusively with FOX6 News Sunday, Feb. 23 after losing her youngest son, Willie Norman, in a shooting near 29th Street and Bobolink Avenue on Feb. 20.

Police: Man wounded in drive-by shooting near 48th and Garfield

Police: Man wounded in drive-by shooting near 48th and Garfield

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that left a 35-year-old man injured near 48th Street and Garfield Avenue Sunday morning.Authorities say the man was sitting in his vehicle when a suspect drove past and fired several shots at the car -- striking the man once.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that left a 35-year-old man injured near 48th Street and Garfield Avenue Sunday morning.Authorities say the man was sitting in his vehicle when a suspect drove past and fired several shots at the car -- striking the man once.

'Several injured' in 3-car crash near 10th and North, Milwaukee police say

'Several injured' in 3-car crash near 10th and North, Milwaukee police say

MILWAUKEE -- Several people were injured in a three-car crash near 10th and North Avenue early Sunday morning, Milwaukee police say.Authorities were called to the scene around 2:20 a.m. Feb. 23.

MILWAUKEE -- Several people were injured in a three-car crash near 10th and North Avenue early Sunday morning, Milwaukee police say.Authorities were called to the scene around 2:20 a.m. Feb. 23.

Medical examiner called to scene near 27th & Capitol; no foul play suspected

Medical examiner called to scene near 27th & Capitol; no foul play suspected

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called to 27th Street and Capitol Drive for a sick/injured person report.Authorities arrived at the scene around 6:35 a.m. on Feb. 23 to find a 25-year-old man unresponsive inside a car.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called to 27th Street and Capitol Drive for a sick/injured person report.Authorities arrived at the scene around 6:35 a.m. on Feb. 23 to find a 25-year-old man unresponsive inside a car.

MPD: Man shot, wounded near 24th and Chambers

MPD: Man shot, wounded near 24th and Chambers

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a shooting near 24th and Chambers Saturday evening, Feb. 22.Authorities say a man was struck in the leg and taken to the hospital; his condition and the extent of his wounds are not known at this time.Police have not yet determined what led to the shooting.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a shooting near 24th and Chambers Saturday evening, Feb. 22.Authorities say a man was struck in the leg and taken to the hospital; his condition and the extent of his wounds are not known at this time.Police have not yet determined what led to the shooting.

'He meant an awful lot:' Loved ones say goodbye to Nate Garski, killed while panhandling

'He meant an awful lot:' Loved ones say goodbye to Nate Garski, killed while panhandling

MILWAUKEE -- Loved ones gathered Saturday, Feb. 22 to say goodbye to Nathan Garski -- a man police said was panhandling when he was struck by an SUV on Feb. 11 near 25th Street and Clybourn Street."He was a great person -- caring," said Heather Schoenrock."He touched a lot of people in ways that a lot of people can't in his situation," said Joshua Ciseski, Garski's brother.The beloved 37-year-old was honored by dozens of mourners inside St.

MILWAUKEE -- Loved ones gathered Saturday, Feb. 22 to say goodbye to Nathan Garski -- a man police said was panhandling when he was struck by an SUV on Feb. 11 near 25th Street and Clybourn Street."He was a great person -- caring," said Heather Schoenrock."He touched a lot of people in ways that a lot of people can't in his situation," said Joshua Ciseski, Garski's brother.The beloved 37-year-old was honored by dozens of mourners inside St.

Prosecutors: Milwaukee man shot, wounded 2 men in separate crimes in 24 hours

Prosecutors: Milwaukee man shot, wounded 2 men in separate crimes in 24 hours

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man stands accused of shooting two men in 24 hours, and prosecutors said both of the incidents involved crack cocaine.Anwar Maxwell, 40, faces two counts of first-degree reckless injury, as party to a crime, use of a dangerous weapon.The first shooting happened around 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 near 11th Street and Lapham Boulevard.According to a criminal complaint, the 41-year-old victim said he was at home with a group of people when a 48-year-old man asked if some other people could come over to store or sell crack cocaine there.

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man stands accused of shooting two men in 24 hours, and prosecutors said both of the incidents involved crack cocaine.Anwar Maxwell, 40, faces two counts of first-degree reckless injury, as party to a crime, use of a dangerous weapon.The first shooting happened around 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 near 11th Street and Lapham Boulevard.According to a criminal complaint, the 41-year-old victim said he was at home with a group of people when a 48-year-old man asked if some other people could come over to store or sell crack cocaine there.

Possible 'retaliation:' 25-year-old man fatally shot near 17th and Clarke

Possible 'retaliation:' 25-year-old man fatally shot near 17th and Clarke

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was fatally shot near 17th Street and Clarke Street on Friday evening, Feb. 21 around 10:35 p.m.Police said the 25-year-old victim was sitting in a car when the shooter approached him from a nearby parked car and fired at the victim before fleeing the scene -- observed by witnesses heading southbound in a white, four-door car.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, despite life-saving measures attempted by the Milwaukee Fire Department.A preliminary investigation indicated the shooting might have been "retaliation" to a previous shooting incident, according to police.Anyone with information regarding the incident or the shooter was asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was fatally shot near 17th Street and Clarke Street on Friday evening, Feb. 21 around 10:35 p.m.Police said the 25-year-old victim was sitting in a car when the shooter approached him from a nearby parked car and fired at the victim before fleeing the scene -- observed by witnesses heading southbound in a white, four-door car.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, despite life-saving measures attempted by the Milwaukee Fire Department.A preliminary investigation indicated the shooting might have been "retaliation" to a previous shooting incident, according to police.Anyone with information regarding the incident or the shooter was asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.

'God heals:' Loved ones say goodbye to family found dead after Amber Alert

'God heals:' Loved ones say goodbye to family found dead after Amber Alert

MILWAUKEE -- The community gathered Saturday, Feb. 22 to say goodbye to a Milwaukee mother and her two young daughters, less than a week after the three were found dead in a garage near 47th Street and Burleigh Street.As Amarah "Jerica" Banks, 26, and her two daughters, Camaria Banks, 4, and Zaniya Ivery, 5, were laid to rest, family and friends credited the three for the energy and light they brought to the church on Saturday morning.

MILWAUKEE -- The community gathered Saturday, Feb. 22 to say goodbye to a Milwaukee mother and her two young daughters, less than a week after the three were found dead in a garage near 47th Street and Burleigh Street.As Amarah "Jerica" Banks, 26, and her two daughters, Camaria Banks, 4, and Zaniya Ivery, 5, were laid to rest, family and friends credited the three for the energy and light they brought to the church on Saturday morning.

Probation for Milwaukee mother who got 'drunk every day,' neglected 6 children

Probation for Milwaukee mother who got 'drunk every day,' neglected 6 children

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman prosecutors said neglected six children who were in her care in a Milwaukee home that was deemed not fit for any human or animal to live in was sentenced to probation Wednesday, Feb. 19.Tracey Shields, 44, on Jan. 16 pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor charges -- two counts of neglecting a child (specified harm did not occur) and one count of battery.She was sentenced to serve six months in the House of Correction (straight time with credit for seven days' time served), which was stayed, plus 24 months' probation on the child neglect convictions -- and six months in the House of Correction, which was stayed, and 24 months' probation on the battery conviction.The battery sentence was ordered to be served consecutively to the child neglect sentences -- for a total of 48 months' probation.Behind the doors of the home on 64th Street between Silver Spring Drive and Villard Avenue, it was seemingly a house of horrors for the children living inside.

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman prosecutors said neglected six children who were in her care in a Milwaukee home that was deemed not fit for any human or animal to live in was sentenced to probation Wednesday, Feb. 19.Tracey Shields, 44, on Jan. 16 pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor charges -- two counts of neglecting a child (specified harm did not occur) and one count of battery.She was sentenced to serve six months in the House of Correction (straight time with credit for seven days' time served), which was stayed, plus 24 months' probation on the child neglect convictions -- and six months in the House of Correction, which was stayed, and 24 months' probation on the battery conviction.The battery sentence was ordered to be served consecutively to the child neglect sentences -- for a total of 48 months' probation.Behind the doors of the home on 64th Street between Silver Spring Drive and Villard Avenue, it was seemingly a house of horrors for the children living inside.

Jamal Anderson pleads not guilty to charges in fatal shooting of his 5-year-old son

Jamal Anderson pleads not guilty to charges in fatal shooting of his 5-year-old son

MILWAUKEE -- Jamal Anderson pleaded not guilty Feb. 21 to charges associated with the fatal shooting of his 5-year-old son, Jamal Anderson Jr.He faces one count of neglecting a child, consequence is death; one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, THC, 200 to 1,000 grams; and one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, heroin, greater than 10 to 50 grams.Anderson is scheduled back in court March 18 for a scheduling conference.

MILWAUKEE -- Jamal Anderson pleaded not guilty Feb. 21 to charges associated with the fatal shooting of his 5-year-old son, Jamal Anderson Jr.He faces one count of neglecting a child, consequence is death; one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, THC, 200 to 1,000 grams; and one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, heroin, greater than 10 to 50 grams.Anderson is scheduled back in court March 18 for a scheduling conference.

Milwaukee man walks into hospital with gunshot wound, police say

Milwaukee man walks into hospital with gunshot wound, police say

MILWAUKEE -- A 29-year-old Milwaukee man walked into a local hospital early Saturday morning with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the shoulder, according to Milwaukee Police.The victim said two black males attempted to rob him near 38th and Chambers in the city's Sherman Park neighborhood.

MILWAUKEE -- A 29-year-old Milwaukee man walked into a local hospital early Saturday morning with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the shoulder, according to Milwaukee Police.The victim said two black males attempted to rob him near 38th and Chambers in the city's Sherman Park neighborhood.

Milwaukee police: Man shot, wounded near 11th and Maple

Milwaukee police: Man shot, wounded near 11th and Maple

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a man was shot near 11th of Maple early Saturday morning.When authorities arrived at the scene around 1 a.m., they found the victim -- a 36-year-old man who had suffered a graze wound.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a man was shot near 11th of Maple early Saturday morning.When authorities arrived at the scene around 1 a.m., they found the victim -- a 36-year-old man who had suffered a graze wound.