Officials: Armed male dies after he was shot by police outside Milwaukee VA Medical Center

MILWAUKEE -- A man died at the hospital after he was shot by police on the property of the Milwaukee VA Medical Center near 47th Street and National Avenue Monday evening, July 6.

MPD investigates after photographers claim harassment by off-duty officer during march

MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee photographers capturing a Black LGBTQ women's march said they were harassed by an off-duty police officer -- and Milwaukee police said Monday, July 6 they're investigating.The march was headed up State Street towards MPD headquarters before a scuffle Sunday, July 5 around 5:30 p.m. between protesters and two people who had been drinking on Old World Third Street.Security cameras captured someone pushing an off-duty Milwaukee police officer -- but what happened before?Photographer LaTasha Lux accuses two people of "hurling obscenities and racial slurs." She went on to allege she was " physically assaulted by the male, resulting in camera damages."

Hit-and-run driver who 'didn't want to go back to jail' after killing pedestrian sentenced to 9 years in prison

MILWAUKEE -- A man who said he didn't stop because he "didn't want to go back to jail" after fatally striking a pedestrian in October 2019 was sentenced to prison Monday, July 6.Jeremaya Gross, 21, pleaded guilty in February to one count of hit-and-run, resulting in death.

Recognize them? Milwaukee police seek help to ID armed robbery, carjacking suspects

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating suspects wanted for an armed robbery/carjacking that occurred near 64th and Silver Spring on Wednesday, July 1.Officials say around 9:45 p.m. last Wednesday, suspect #1 who was armed with a gun, along with the other suspects approached the victim, demanded and obtained property.

Milwaukee police: 3 people shot, wounded in separate incidents on Sunday, July 5

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that led to three men int heir 30s being wounded on Sunday, July 5.Officers were first called to the area of 34th and Hadley around 3:20 p.m. Sunday.

Uber buys Postmates in $2.65 billion all-stock deal

SILVER SPRING, Md. — Uber finally got its food delivery company, acquiring Postmates in a $2.65 billion all-stock deal, the ride-hailing giant confirmed Monday.Uber and its Uber Eats food-delivery division will gain ground against DoorDash, which controls about 37% of the U.S. food delivery market.

Milwaukee police: 12 hurt in 7 shootings starting around noon on the 4th of July

MILWAUKEE -- Twelve people were hurt in seven separate shootings between noon on the Fourth of July and 2 a.m. Sunday, July 5, Milwaukee police reported.The first happened around noon Saturday, July 4 near 48th Street and Burleigh Street, where police said a 24-year-old man was shot and wounded.

Police seek vehicle, occupants after man injured in shooting near 48th and Burleigh

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Sunday, July 5 released images in an effort to locate a vehicle and identify its occupants -- wanted in connection with a shooting that happened Saturday afternoon near 48th Street and Burleigh Street.Police said a 24-year-old man was shot and wounded around noon.

Facebook groups pivot to attacks on Black Lives Matter

CHICAGO — A loose network of Facebook groups that took root across the country in April to organize protests over coronavirus stay-at-home orders has become a hub of misinformation and conspiracy theories that have pivoted to a variety of new targets.

Shooting near 15th and Keefe leaves 3 injured, police say

MILWAUKEE -- Police say three people were injured in a shooting that happened around 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 4 near 15th Street and Keefe Avenue.The victims, a 28-year old man, a 25-year-old woman and a 16-year old boy, all suffered non-life threatening gunshot wounds and were taken to the hospital for treatment.No arrests have been made.

'Our voices matter:' Mothers of gun violence victims march in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- Mothers who have lost or had children injured due to gun violence gathered Saturday, July 4 at Sherman Park to march for change.The group marched to Milwaukee Police Department District 7 station, demanding their voices be heard."Moms matter.

51-year-old woman killed in accident near 27th and Nash, Milwaukee police say

MILWAUKEE -- a 51-year-old Milwaukee woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident near 27th and Nash on Saturday morning, July 4.Around 9:20 a.m., Milwaukee police and fire department personnel were called to the scene for a report of serious injuries related to the accident.

MPD: 1 shot, wounded near 48th and Burleigh

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened near 48th and Burleigh on Saturday, July 4.Police said the victim -- a 24-year-old Milwaukee man -- was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.Authorities have not taken any suspect(s) into custody.Anyone with any information is asked to call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-8477 (TIPS).

Police seek assistance identifying theft suspects near 67th and Hampton

MILWAUKEE -- Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying and locating subjects wanted for a theft that occurred on Saturday, July 4 around 9 a.m. near N. 67th Street and W.

Recognize him? Police ask for help identifying strong armed robbery suspect

MILWAUKEE -- Police are asking for the public's help identifying and locating a subject wanted for a strong-arm robbery that occurred Wednesday, July 1 around 11:45 p.m. near N. 38th Street and W.