Racine FD: House fire leaves 1 dead, causes $45k in damage
RACINE -- Fire officials were called to a home near Rapids Drive and Charles Street around 3 a.m. Saturday, June 6 for a single-family residence on fire.Firefighters say one man was found inside the home.
RACINE -- Fire officials were called to a home near Rapids Drive and Charles Street around 3 a.m. Saturday, June 6 for a single-family residence on fire.Firefighters say one man was found inside the home.
'We're not being believed:' Milwaukee police chief voices frustration over unrest, procedure review
MILWAUKEE -- Tension is rising at Milwaukee's City Hall among Milwaukee police, Mayor Tom Barrett and other city leaders over the review of standard operating procedures for law enforcement.
MILWAUKEE -- Tension is rising at Milwaukee's City Hall among Milwaukee police, Mayor Tom Barrett and other city leaders over the review of standard operating procedures for law enforcement.
Milwaukee police: 2 arrested after 2-year-old gets hold of gun, shoots self
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened Tuesday, June 2 around 1:30 p.m. on the city's northwest side.Authorities say a 2-year-old child sustained a non-life threatening injury when they got ahold of a gun and shot themselves on Lovers Lane just north of Hampton.A 23-year-old man and 21-year-old woman were arrested in connection to the incident.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened Tuesday, June 2 around 1:30 p.m. on the city's northwest side.Authorities say a 2-year-old child sustained a non-life threatening injury when they got ahold of a gun and shot themselves on Lovers Lane just north of Hampton.A 23-year-old man and 21-year-old woman were arrested in connection to the incident.
Police: 63-year-old, 20-year-old wounded in pair of Milwaukee shootings
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating two shootings that happened Friday afternoon, June 5.The first occurred just after 2:30 p.m. near 14th and Harrison.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating two shootings that happened Friday afternoon, June 5.The first occurred just after 2:30 p.m. near 14th and Harrison.
Milwaukee mayor announces commission to examine police practices, strengthen community trust
MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Friday, June 5 the creation of a Commission on Police Accountability and Reform to examine police practices and strengthen community trust among law enforcement officers in every neighborhood in the city.“The tragic events in recent days and the history of police violence in America underscore the critical need for the City of Milwaukee, and every city across the nation, to take specific actions to examine and transform America’s policing system.
MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Friday, June 5 the creation of a Commission on Police Accountability and Reform to examine police practices and strengthen community trust among law enforcement officers in every neighborhood in the city.“The tragic events in recent days and the history of police violence in America underscore the critical need for the City of Milwaukee, and every city across the nation, to take specific actions to examine and transform America’s policing system.
WATCH: Milwaukee police release footage of unrest incidents across city
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department released footage on Thursday, June 4 of unrest and incidents that transpired across the city over the preceding week, following otherwise peaceful protests.In a statement, MPD said: "The Milwaukee Police Department supports your constitutional right to protest peacefully.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department released footage on Thursday, June 4 of unrest and incidents that transpired across the city over the preceding week, following otherwise peaceful protests.In a statement, MPD said: "The Milwaukee Police Department supports your constitutional right to protest peacefully.
Police: 1 killed, driver arrested following pursuit, crash near 6th and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- One person was killed as a result of a crash near 6th and Locust on Thursday afternoon, June 4.In a news conference, police said they attempted to stop an SUV around 4:45 p.m. for driving recklessly down Center Street, but the vehicle -- which had people hanging out of the windows -- did not stop.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was killed as a result of a crash near 6th and Locust on Thursday afternoon, June 4.In a news conference, police said they attempted to stop an SUV around 4:45 p.m. for driving recklessly down Center Street, but the vehicle -- which had people hanging out of the windows -- did not stop.
'Fix and change:' Community activists call for change as law enforcement, protesters cross paths
MILWAUKEE -- As protests following George Floyd's death continue, reports of excessive force and violence from protesters and law enforcement have emerged in Milwaukee.Before taking to the streets to march for another day, Community Task Force MKE gathered outside of Milwaukee police headquarters with requests for change to end racial disparity and, more immediately, to shift gears in the handling of recent demonstrations.
MILWAUKEE -- As protests following George Floyd's death continue, reports of excessive force and violence from protesters and law enforcement have emerged in Milwaukee.Before taking to the streets to march for another day, Community Task Force MKE gathered outside of Milwaukee police headquarters with requests for change to end racial disparity and, more immediately, to shift gears in the handling of recent demonstrations.
Watch: Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales takes part in peaceful march near 12th and Vine
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales took part in a peaceful march with members of the community Thursday afternoon, June 4.It began around 12:30 p.m. near 12th Street and Vine Street.PHOTO GALLERYDuring the march, Chief Morales discussed a tense situation that unfolded Wednesday night outside MPD's District 5.Witnesses said the crowd was peaceful, but FOX6 saw protesters throwing glass bottles and firecrackers, minor car crashes and officers deploying smoke or gas.Police said two officers and a 27-year-old man were struck by a hit-and-run driver while police were arresting the man "due to civil unrest." The vehicle was later found in Butler and three people were arrested.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales took part in a peaceful march with members of the community Thursday afternoon, June 4.It began around 12:30 p.m. near 12th Street and Vine Street.PHOTO GALLERYDuring the march, Chief Morales discussed a tense situation that unfolded Wednesday night outside MPD's District 5.Witnesses said the crowd was peaceful, but FOX6 saw protesters throwing glass bottles and firecrackers, minor car crashes and officers deploying smoke or gas.Police said two officers and a 27-year-old man were struck by a hit-and-run driver while police were arresting the man "due to civil unrest." The vehicle was later found in Butler and three people were arrested.
Milwaukee police: 3 shot, wounded in pair of afternoon shootings
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double non-fatal shooting that happened Thursday afternoon, June 4 around 12:40 p.m. near 20th and State.Authorities said the victims -- an 18-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man -- were taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.A little more than an hour later, police responded to a shooting near 35th and Garfield -- approximately two miles from the scene of the earlier incident.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a double non-fatal shooting that happened Thursday afternoon, June 4 around 12:40 p.m. near 20th and State.Authorities said the victims -- an 18-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man -- were taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.A little more than an hour later, police responded to a shooting near 35th and Garfield -- approximately two miles from the scene of the earlier incident.
Police: 25-year-old man died at the hospital after shooting near 39th and Fond du Lac
MILWAUKEE -- A 25-year-old Milwaukee man died at the hospital after a shooting early Thursday, June 4 near 39th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.It happened around 1:30 a.m.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital by acquaintances, where he succumbed to his injuries.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.
MILWAUKEE -- A 25-year-old Milwaukee man died at the hospital after a shooting early Thursday, June 4 near 39th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue.It happened around 1:30 a.m.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital by acquaintances, where he succumbed to his injuries.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.
Police: 2 officers, man being arrested 'due to civil unrest' struck in hit-and-run at MLK and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee police officers and a Milwaukee man, 27 who was being arrested near MLK Drive and Locust Street Thursday morning, June 4 were struck by a hit-and-run driver.Police said just after 3 a.m., officers were making arrests after "several individuals were obstructing traffic and impeding the traffic flow."As officers were arresting one of those individuals, a vehicle struck two officers and the individual under arrest.The officers fell to the ground, and police said the 27-year-old man was dragged under the vehicle for several feet.
MILWAUKEE -- Two Milwaukee police officers and a Milwaukee man, 27 who was being arrested near MLK Drive and Locust Street Thursday morning, June 4 were struck by a hit-and-run driver.Police said just after 3 a.m., officers were making arrests after "several individuals were obstructing traffic and impeding the traffic flow."As officers were arresting one of those individuals, a vehicle struck two officers and the individual under arrest.The officers fell to the ground, and police said the 27-year-old man was dragged under the vehicle for several feet.
We Energies peregrine falcon chicks officially named, banded
MILWAUKEE -- The We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) peregrine falcon chicks are moving on to the next stage of their lives.
MILWAUKEE -- The We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) peregrine falcon chicks are moving on to the next stage of their lives.
Police seek 4 who threatened mechanic with sledgehammer, did not pay for service
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police asked for help identifying and location four young men in an armed robbery Tuesday afternoon, June 2 on Cornell Street near Teutonia Avenue.Police said the four drove a vehicle to a business to have it repaired, and when payment was requested, one of the men, armed with a sledgehammer, and the others began threatening the victim to complete the service on the vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police asked for help identifying and location four young men in an armed robbery Tuesday afternoon, June 2 on Cornell Street near Teutonia Avenue.Police said the four drove a vehicle to a business to have it repaired, and when payment was requested, one of the men, armed with a sledgehammer, and the others began threatening the victim to complete the service on the vehicle.
'Need for recognition:' Lawmakers, protesters weigh in on duration of George Floyd protests
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, June 3 marked the sixth consecutive day of protests in Milwaukee in honor of George Floyd.
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, June 3 marked the sixth consecutive day of protests in Milwaukee in honor of George Floyd.
'Get off his neck!' Controversial arrest caught on camera as MPD clashed with protesters
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News is asking questions about a controversial arrest.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News is asking questions about a controversial arrest.
Milwaukee police met with questions about tactics during neighborhood walk
MILWAUKEE -- Two groups of protesters became one on Wednesday night, June 3 in Milwaukee -- the sixth consecutive day of protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
MILWAUKEE -- Two groups of protesters became one on Wednesday night, June 3 in Milwaukee -- the sixth consecutive day of protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.