Police: Tear gas used to disperse protesters amid 'unlawful assembly' 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.FOX6's cameras captured a crowd gathered near 6th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue, and police lined up, facing the protesters.PHOTO GALLERYEarlier Tuesday, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced he would not be issuing a curfew for Tuesday night.
MILWAUKEE -- A tense scene unfolded in Milwaukee Tuesday evening, June 2 amid ongoing protests over the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.FOX6's cameras captured a crowd gathered near 6th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue, and police lined up, facing the protesters.PHOTO GALLERYEarlier Tuesday, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced he would not be issuing a curfew for Tuesday night.
Racine police announce arrest in arson that destroyed Thelma Orr COP House amid protests
RACINE -- Racine Police Chief Art Howell on Tuesday, June 2 announced an arrest in the arson of the Thelma Orr Community-Oriented Policing House that happened early Monday, June 1 amid violent protests following the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Racine Mayor Cory Mason joined Chief Howell for the Tuesday afternoon news conference to announce the arrest of "the party responsible for burning down the Thelma Orr COP House." Chief Howell said he expects charges Wednesday for the first person arrested -- and noted more arrests are coming.It happened early Monday, June 1 at the Thelma Orr COP House located at 1146 Villa Street in Racine.
RACINE -- Racine Police Chief Art Howell on Tuesday, June 2 announced an arrest in the arson of the Thelma Orr Community-Oriented Policing House that happened early Monday, June 1 amid violent protests following the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.Racine Mayor Cory Mason joined Chief Howell for the Tuesday afternoon news conference to announce the arrest of "the party responsible for burning down the Thelma Orr COP House." Chief Howell said he expects charges Wednesday for the first person arrested -- and noted more arrests are coming.It happened early Monday, June 1 at the Thelma Orr COP House located at 1146 Villa Street in Racine.
Mayor Barrett: 'At this time, I am not ordering a curfew' for Tuesday night
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Tuesday afternoon, June 2, "I am not ordering a curfew" for Tuesday night.Below is Mayor Barrett's statement:
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Tuesday afternoon, June 2, "I am not ordering a curfew" for Tuesday night.Below is Mayor Barrett's statement:
'Happened so fast:' After arrest, Milwaukee protester urges others to continue peaceful protests
MILWAUKEE -- Standing up for what she believes in, a Milwaukee woman protested for three straight days over the weekend -- but her last one ended with a run-in with Milwaukee police.
MILWAUKEE -- Standing up for what she believes in, a Milwaukee woman protested for three straight days over the weekend -- but her last one ended with a run-in with Milwaukee police.
Police: Dog euthanized after shots fired during fight over reckless driving in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A 14-year-old German Shepherd had to be euthanized after the animal was injured when shots were fired during an argument over reckless driving Monday night, June 1 Bartlett Avenue and Linnwood Avenue.It happened around 11:30 p.m.Police said a man was walking in the area when he was nearly struck by a reckless driver.
MILWAUKEE -- A 14-year-old German Shepherd had to be euthanized after the animal was injured when shots were fired during an argument over reckless driving Monday night, June 1 Bartlett Avenue and Linnwood Avenue.It happened around 11:30 p.m.Police said a man was walking in the area when he was nearly struck by a reckless driver.
MPD: 24-year-old woman shot, wounded near Sherman and Florist
MILWAUKEE -- A 24-year-old woman was shot and wounded near Sherman and Florist on Tuesday morning, Milwaukee police said.It happened around 11:30 a.m. Police say the victim's injuries are non-life threatening and she was taken to the hospital for treatment.Authorities are continuing to investigate what led up to the shooting and seek an unknown suspect(s).Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or the P3 Tips app.
MILWAUKEE -- A 24-year-old woman was shot and wounded near Sherman and Florist on Tuesday morning, Milwaukee police said.It happened around 11:30 a.m. Police say the victim's injuries are non-life threatening and she was taken to the hospital for treatment.Authorities are continuing to investigate what led up to the shooting and seek an unknown suspect(s).Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or the P3 Tips app.
Brewers officials: 40-year-old man illegally entered Miller Park, caused damage to field
MILWAUKEE -- An unarmed 40-year-old man illegally entered Miller Park around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, gained access to the playing surface, and caused minor damage to the field, officials said.Brewers officials say the individual was apprehended a short time later by law enforcement.Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the upcoming days.
MILWAUKEE -- An unarmed 40-year-old man illegally entered Miller Park around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, gained access to the playing surface, and caused minor damage to the field, officials said.Brewers officials say the individual was apprehended a short time later by law enforcement.Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office in the upcoming days.
Police: 3 shot, wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee, no arrests made
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that happened Monday night, June 1 and Tuesday morning, June 2.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating three separate shooting incidents that happened Monday night, June 1 and Tuesday morning, June 2.
'It was powerful to see:' Protesters march peacefully overnight in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Demonstrators marched until approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday, June 2 in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Demonstrators marched until approximately 3 a.m. Tuesday, June 2 in Milwaukee.
1 dead, 2 wounded after triple shooting at gas station near 20th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a triple shooting that happened Tuesday morning, June 2 near 20th and Center.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a triple shooting that happened Tuesday morning, June 2 near 20th and Center.
Pregnant woman loses unborn child in crash; her vehicle was struck by driver fleeing from police
MILWAUKEE -- A 25-year-old Milwaukee woman lost her unborn baby after her vehicle was struck by a driver fleeing from police.
MILWAUKEE -- A 25-year-old Milwaukee woman lost her unborn baby after her vehicle was struck by a driver fleeing from police.
Vandals tag businesses along Oakland Avenue in Milwaukee: 'Just getting out of control'
MILWAUKEE -- Several businesses along N.
MILWAUKEE -- Several businesses along N.
Mayor orders 3rd night of curfew for Milwaukee; 109 arrests over 2 nights
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 1 announced the extension of Milwaukee's curfew for a third night amid ongoing protests over the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.The curfew runs from 9 p.m. Monday, June 1 through 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 1 announced the extension of Milwaukee's curfew for a third night amid ongoing protests over the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.The curfew runs from 9 p.m. Monday, June 1 through 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2.
'We can do better:' Curfew issued in Racine as city leaders decry violence during protests
RACINE -- A city-wide curfew was issued Monday night, June 1 through Tuesday morning amid protests following the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.
RACINE -- A city-wide curfew was issued Monday night, June 1 through Tuesday morning amid protests following the in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.
Mayor again calls for firing of Officer Mattioli, facing homicide charge in Joel Acevedo's death
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 1 renewed his call for the firing of Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Mattioli, facing a charge of first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of Joel Acevedo following a fight inside Mattioli's home near 45th Street and W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, June 1 renewed his call for the firing of Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Mattioli, facing a charge of first-degree reckless homicide in connection with the death of Joel Acevedo following a fight inside Mattioli's home near 45th Street and W.
Fire damages Racine's Thelma Orr Community Policing House: 'We lost more than a building'
RACINE -- Fire seriously damaged the Thelma Orr Community-Oriented Policing (COP) House, a landmark in Racine -- and on Monday, June 1, community officials are expressed their outrage over the act.
RACINE -- Fire seriously damaged the Thelma Orr Community-Oriented Policing (COP) House, a landmark in Racine -- and on Monday, June 1, community officials are expressed their outrage over the act.
ATF seeks 3 in arson of Walgreens on MLK Drive during violent protests Saturday morning
MILWAUKEE -- Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Milwaukee Field Office within the Chicago Field Division and the Milwaukee Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three persons of interest involved in the arson of the Walgreens Pharmacy on MLK Drivein Milwaukee.Looting of the store took place at 12:37 a.m. Saturday, May 30, and a fire was reported at 12:57 a.m., officials said.
MILWAUKEE -- Investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Milwaukee Field Office within the Chicago Field Division and the Milwaukee Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three persons of interest involved in the arson of the Walgreens Pharmacy on MLK Drivein Milwaukee.Looting of the store took place at 12:37 a.m. Saturday, May 30, and a fire was reported at 12:57 a.m., officials said.
Milwaukee police blocked off MLK near Locust to investigate suspicious package
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police blocked off a portion of MLK Drive near Locust Street Monday morning, June 1 to investigate a suspicious package.Police said around 10:30 a.m., a suspicious bag was located near a pole.An investigation revealed the bag did not contain any explosive devices -- and was simply left abandoned.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police blocked off a portion of MLK Drive near Locust Street Monday morning, June 1 to investigate a suspicious package.Police said around 10:30 a.m., a suspicious bag was located near a pole.An investigation revealed the bag did not contain any explosive devices -- and was simply left abandoned.