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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Body cam video shows clash between protesters and police

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police late Wednesday, June 3 released body camera footage from a tense confrontation between officers and protesters Tuesday, June 2 near 6th Street and McKinley Avenue.Police said around 8 p.m., officers were in the area "due to the civil unrest" when, "as officers stood by, subjects from within the protest group began to throw objects at the officers."

Police: 19-year-old man fatally shot near Sherman and Locust in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old Milwaukee man was fatally shot near Sherman Boulevard and Locust Street Wednesday night, June 3.It happened just before 9 p.m.Police said the circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation.

'Help us keep it safe:' Following arrest, protest organizer calls on law enforcement for assistance

MILWAUKEE -- A protest organizer involved in some of the demonstrations against police brutality is now accusing the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office of using excessive force.It happened during a march Tuesday night, June 2 on the Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee.

13-year-old boy hurt in shooting near 38th and Locust

MILWAUKEE -- A 13-year-old boy was shot and wounded near 38th Street and Locust Street Tuesday night, June 2.It happened around 9 p.m.Police said the boy was outside when shots were fired and he was struck -- suffering injuries not believed to be life-threatening.He was taken to the hospital for treatment.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.

Video shows man hugging officers outside MPD headquarters in downtown Milwaukee during protest

MILWAUKEE -- A FOX6 viewer shared video Wednesday, June 3 showing a man hugging police officers outside the Milwaukee Police Department's Administration Building in downtown Milwaukee during protests Tuesday.The video shows the man shaking the hands of two officers before appearing to have a brief conversation with each of them -- following that up with a hug.

Apple tracking looted iPhones

NEW YORK --Apple is watching the looters who have pillaged its stores during the protests.Thieves who made off with iPhones from Apple stores quickly learned that the gadgets were loaded with special security software.

MCSO: 'Number of arrests made' as protesters take to Hoan Bridge, force closure of freeway

MILWAUKEE -- Law enforcement responded to the Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee on Tuesday evening as protesters entered I-794 and started blocking traffic, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said.MCSO shut down the bridge in both directions around 6:20 p.m. The eastbound side reopened around 7:50 p.m., while the westbound side remained closed as authorities attempted to work remaining protesters off the interstate.

Police: Molotov cocktail thrown at officers amid protests Tuesday night in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE --A tense scene unfolded in Milwaukee Tuesday evening, June 2 amid ongoing protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

MPD, MFD, Coast Guard respond to report of 2 boaters in water near McKinley Park

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police, firefighters and the Coast Guard on Tuesday night, June 2 responded to the area near McKinley Park along Lincoln Memorial Drive for a "subject in water" call.Police said officers were called out around 10:15 p.m.According to police, a boater who called 911 said two people from a different boat went into the water.This is a developing story.

Police: 3 taken into custody after shots fired near 20th and Center

MILWAUKEE -- Three people were taken into custody after shots were fired Tuesday night, June 2 near 20th Street and Center Street in Milwaukee, police said.While there were ongoing protests in the city over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis -- but it was not immediately clear whether this incident was related to the protests.The extent of any injuries suffered was also not immediately clear.The circumstances leading up to the shots fired incident are under investigation.