Police training expert says 'I can't breathe' resolution is redundant under MPD policy, others disagree

Police training expert says 'I can't breathe' resolution is redundant under MPD policy, others disagree

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales declined to talk about the "I can't breathe" policy -- but a national law enforcement consultant tells FOX6 that a new policy isn't necessary since Milwaukee police are already required to call for medical help."I'm sure the common council means well," said Emanuel Kapelsohn with Peregrine Corporation.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales declined to talk about the "I can't breathe" policy -- but a national law enforcement consultant tells FOX6 that a new policy isn't necessary since Milwaukee police are already required to call for medical help."I'm sure the common council means well," said Emanuel Kapelsohn with Peregrine Corporation.

Officials: Man found dead after garage fire near Center and Buffum

Officials: Man found dead after garage fire near Center and Buffum

MILWAUKEE -- According to officials with the Milwaukee fire and police departments, a 35-year-old man was found dead at the scene of a garage fire near Center and Buffum on Tuesday, June 16.Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News that the fire happened around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office in a tweet Tuesday said an autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday regarding the "suspicious death" and that Milwaukee police are investigating.

MILWAUKEE -- According to officials with the Milwaukee fire and police departments, a 35-year-old man was found dead at the scene of a garage fire near Center and Buffum on Tuesday, June 16.Milwaukee police tell FOX6 News that the fire happened around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office in a tweet Tuesday said an autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday regarding the "suspicious death" and that Milwaukee police are investigating.

Group demands change within Milwaukee Public Schools, makes its case with chalk

Group demands change within Milwaukee Public Schools, makes its case with chalk

MILWAUKEE -- We are just two days away from learning if Milwaukee Public Schools will possibly cut ties with the Milwaukee Police Department.On Tuesday, June 16, a group called We Chalk Your Walk.

MILWAUKEE -- We are just two days away from learning if Milwaukee Public Schools will possibly cut ties with the Milwaukee Police Department.On Tuesday, June 16, a group called We Chalk Your Walk.

Police: Milwaukee man charged in homicide near 50th and Center

Police: Milwaukee man charged in homicide near 50th and Center

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man has been charged in connection to a fatal June 6 shooting on the city's north side.Trasean Thomas, 30, faces charges on one count of first-degree reckless homicide, as a party to a crime, use of a dangerous weapon and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon.According to a criminal complaint, officers found the victim dead in the driver's seat of a car that was stopped on the sidewalk near 50th and Center.

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man has been charged in connection to a fatal June 6 shooting on the city's north side.Trasean Thomas, 30, faces charges on one count of first-degree reckless homicide, as a party to a crime, use of a dangerous weapon and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon.According to a criminal complaint, officers found the victim dead in the driver's seat of a car that was stopped on the sidewalk near 50th and Center.

Common Council votes 15-0 to send Mayor Tom Barrett's appointments back to committee

Common Council votes 15-0 to send Mayor Tom Barrett's appointments back to committee

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, June 16 did not confirm Mayor Tom Barrett’s cabinet appointments, but instead voted 15-0 to send them back to committee.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday, June 16 did not confirm Mayor Tom Barrett’s cabinet appointments, but instead voted 15-0 to send them back to committee.

Shooting near 50th and Center leaves 1 man dead, police say

Shooting near 50th and Center leaves 1 man dead, police say

MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, June 15 around 6 p.m. near N. 50th Street and W.

MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, June 15 around 6 p.m. near N. 50th Street and W.

23-year-old Milwaukee man fatally shot near 19th and Keefe

23-year-old Milwaukee man fatally shot near 19th and Keefe

MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, June 15, around 7:20 p.m. near N. 19th Street and Keefe Avenue.The victim is a 23-year-old Milwaukee man.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation and police are not releasing any other details at this time.Milwaukee Police continues to seek suspects.Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.

MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, June 15, around 7:20 p.m. near N. 19th Street and Keefe Avenue.The victim is a 23-year-old Milwaukee man.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation and police are not releasing any other details at this time.Milwaukee Police continues to seek suspects.Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.

40-year-old Milwaukee man shot near 23rd and Chambers

40-year-old Milwaukee man shot near 23rd and Chambers

MILWAUKEE --  Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, June 15 around 8 p.m. near 23rd and Chambers.The victim, a 40-year-old man, was outside when shots were fired and was subsequently struck.

MILWAUKEE --  Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, June 15 around 8 p.m. near 23rd and Chambers.The victim, a 40-year-old man, was outside when shots were fired and was subsequently struck.

40-year-old woman 'unintended' victim in shooting near Teutonia and Villard

40-year-old woman 'unintended' victim in shooting near Teutonia and Villard

MILWAUKEE -- Police say a 40-year-old woman was the unintended victim of a shooting that occurred on Monday, June 15, 2020, at approximately 4:10 p.m. near N.

MILWAUKEE -- Police say a 40-year-old woman was the unintended victim of a shooting that occurred on Monday, June 15, 2020, at approximately 4:10 p.m. near N.

Police asking for help identifying man accused of armed robbery near 35th and North

Police asking for help identifying man accused of armed robbery near 35th and North

MILWAUKEE -- Police are asking for help identifying and locating a subject wanted for an armed robbery that happened on Friday, May 29 around 8:45 p.m. near N. 35th Street and North Avenue.

MILWAUKEE -- Police are asking for help identifying and locating a subject wanted for an armed robbery that happened on Friday, May 29 around 8:45 p.m. near N. 35th Street and North Avenue.

Milwaukee police ask for public's help to ID suspects in robbery of business

Milwaukee police ask for public's help to ID suspects in robbery of business

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating the subjects wanted for a strong-arm robbery that occurred near 57th and Appleton Avenue on Sunday, May 31.Police say the suspects forced entry into a closed business just after midnight -- while an employee was in the building.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating the subjects wanted for a strong-arm robbery that occurred near 57th and Appleton Avenue on Sunday, May 31.Police say the suspects forced entry into a closed business just after midnight -- while an employee was in the building.

MPD squad car involved in crash near 35th and Forest Home

MPD squad car involved in crash near 35th and Forest Home

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police squad car was involved in a crash near S. 35th Street and Forest Home Avenue just before 1 p.m. on Monday, June 15.Officials say an MPD squad had its lights and siren on and was going through the intersection -- attempting to conduct a traffic stop when it struck a vehicle.

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police squad car was involved in a crash near S. 35th Street and Forest Home Avenue just before 1 p.m. on Monday, June 15.Officials say an MPD squad had its lights and siren on and was going through the intersection -- attempting to conduct a traffic stop when it struck a vehicle.

City leaders seek 10% Milwaukee Police Department budget reduction in 2021

City leaders seek 10% Milwaukee Police Department budget reduction in 2021

MILWAUKEE -- Common Council President Cavalier Johnson says a file was introduced on Monday, June 15 with the purpose of directing the City of Milwaukee’s budget office to prepare a model 2021 police department budget showing a 10% reduction in resources.

MILWAUKEE -- Common Council President Cavalier Johnson says a file was introduced on Monday, June 15 with the purpose of directing the City of Milwaukee’s budget office to prepare a model 2021 police department budget showing a 10% reduction in resources.

Police: Man fatally shot near Teutonia and Cornell in Milwaukee, no arrests made

Police: Man fatally shot near Teutonia and Cornell in Milwaukee, no arrests made

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Sunday afternoon, June 14 near Teutonia and Cornell.The victim, a 36-year-old man from Milwaukee died as a result of his injuries.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Sunday afternoon, June 14 near Teutonia and Cornell.The victim, a 36-year-old man from Milwaukee died as a result of his injuries.