Milwaukee County medical examiner responds to shooting near Lincoln Park
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to a shooting near Green Bay Avenue and Cornell Street on Saturday afternoon, April 4.A FOX6 News crew at the scene captured a significant police presence at a gas station and the medical examiner responding.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to a shooting near Green Bay Avenue and Cornell Street on Saturday afternoon, April 4.A FOX6 News crew at the scene captured a significant police presence at a gas station and the medical examiner responding.
Officials: 85-year-old woman dies in Bay View house fire
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department and other first responders were called to a fatal house fire near Superior and Nock in Bay View on Saturday, April 4.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Fire Department and other first responders were called to a fatal house fire near Superior and Nock in Bay View on Saturday, April 4.
MPD: 19-year-old shot, wounded in attempted armed robbery near 40th and Hadley
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded during an attempted armed robbery in the city's Sherman Park neighborhood Friday night, police say.Authorities responded to Aurora Sinai Samaritan Hospital at around 7:15 p.m. Friday where the victim went to receive treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound suffered in the incident near 40th and Hadley.The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking an unidentified suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded during an attempted armed robbery in the city's Sherman Park neighborhood Friday night, police say.Authorities responded to Aurora Sinai Samaritan Hospital at around 7:15 p.m. Friday where the victim went to receive treatment of a non-fatal gunshot wound suffered in the incident near 40th and Hadley.The Milwaukee Police Department is seeking an unidentified suspect.
Seen him? Milwaukee police seek help identifying suspect in strong-arm robbery
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have requested the public's help identifying and locating a suspect wanted for a strong-arm robbery that happened around 7 p.m. on March 31.Authorities say the suspect forcefully removed property from a business near 6th and Oklahoma on the city's south side.The suspect is described as an African-American male, 30-35 years old, 6' tall with a thin build, light complexion, full beard and a mustache.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police have requested the public's help identifying and locating a suspect wanted for a strong-arm robbery that happened around 7 p.m. on March 31.Authorities say the suspect forcefully removed property from a business near 6th and Oklahoma on the city's south side.The suspect is described as an African-American male, 30-35 years old, 6' tall with a thin build, light complexion, full beard and a mustache.
Nurse at Milwaukee County Jail tests positive for COVID-19, sheriff's office says
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office learned Friday, April 3 that a contracted nurse with the county’s medical provider, who works in the Milwaukee County Jail, tested positive for COVID-19.The nurse reported symptoms on Thursday, April 2, and did not report in for work.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office learned Friday, April 3 that a contracted nurse with the county’s medical provider, who works in the Milwaukee County Jail, tested positive for COVID-19.The nurse reported symptoms on Thursday, April 2, and did not report in for work.
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. donates protective equipment to Milwaukee police
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. -- the company that produces Summerfest -- donated hundreds of pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Milwaukee Police Department on Friday, April 3.In total, 700 Tyvek suits and 200 pairs of shoe coverings were donated.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. -- the company that produces Summerfest -- donated hundreds of pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Milwaukee Police Department on Friday, April 3.In total, 700 Tyvek suits and 200 pairs of shoe coverings were donated.
Milwaukee police: 7-year-old boy shot, wounded near 23rd and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 7-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound near 23rd and Locust on Friday afternoon, April 3.Officials say the shooting happened around 3:45 p.m. The boy was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries -- and is expected to make a full recovery.The shooting appears to be related to an argument -- and the victim was not the intended target.Anyone having information regarding this incident is urged to call the Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee CrimeStoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 7-year-old boy suffered a gunshot wound near 23rd and Locust on Friday afternoon, April 3.Officials say the shooting happened around 3:45 p.m. The boy was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries -- and is expected to make a full recovery.The shooting appears to be related to an argument -- and the victim was not the intended target.Anyone having information regarding this incident is urged to call the Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee CrimeStoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
Police: Man shot, wounded while driving on Milwaukee's north side, no arrests made
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday night, April 3 on the city's north side.According to police, around 9:30 p.m. officers were called out to the area of Carmen Avenue and Teutonia Avenue for reports of shooting.Upon arrival, police located a 29-year-old Milwaukee man suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Thursday night, April 3 on the city's north side.According to police, around 9:30 p.m. officers were called out to the area of Carmen Avenue and Teutonia Avenue for reports of shooting.Upon arrival, police located a 29-year-old Milwaukee man suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
FOX News partners with Facebook to host 1st-of-its-kind virtual COVID-19 town hall event
LOS ANGELES -- In partnership with Facebook, FOX News Channel will present a virtual town hall on the global coronavirus pandemic on Thursday evening, April 2.
LOS ANGELES -- In partnership with Facebook, FOX News Channel will present a virtual town hall on the global coronavirus pandemic on Thursday evening, April 2.
Police seek man who shattered window at Metro PCS with baseball bat; walked away
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, April 2 asked for help identifying and locating a man who smashed the front window of a Metro PCS store, and then walked away.The criminal damage to property incident happened Tuesday, March 24 shortly before 7 p.m. at the store on Lincoln Avenue near 12th Street.Anyone with information was asked to please contact police at 414-935-7222.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, April 2 asked for help identifying and locating a man who smashed the front window of a Metro PCS store, and then walked away.The criminal damage to property incident happened Tuesday, March 24 shortly before 7 p.m. at the store on Lincoln Avenue near 12th Street.Anyone with information was asked to please contact police at 414-935-7222.
Police seek man who stole plastic demo phones, Bluetooth speakers from Boost Mobile
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, April 2 asked for help identifying and locating a man who stole plastic demo phones and Bluetooth speakers from Boost Mobile.The burglary happened on Sunday, March 29, around 3:30 a.m.Police said the man smashed the window of the store on Burnham Street near 36th Street with a large piece of concrete.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, April 2 asked for help identifying and locating a man who stole plastic demo phones and Bluetooth speakers from Boost Mobile.The burglary happened on Sunday, March 29, around 3:30 a.m.Police said the man smashed the window of the store on Burnham Street near 36th Street with a large piece of concrete.
Sheriff: Man arrested at Burlington business made threats 'to shoot up the place'
RACINE COUNTY -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, April 2 identified a man accused of making threats "to shoot up" a Burlington business on Tuesday, March 31.The man was identified by sheriff's officials as Jakob Stolp, 37.Sheriff's officials said witnesses at the business reported Stolp threatened an active shooter incident at the business and said he would utilize explosive devices.Stolp, a convicted felon, also sent text messages to an employee which included photographs of firearms with personal threats, sheriff's officials said.He was arrested on Wednesday, April 1, and a search warrant was served at his home in the Town of Burlington.Sheriff's officials said investigators found numerous rounds of ammunition, 36 grams of marijuana, Tannerite, a fuse and a threaded steel pipe.Stolp was interviewed and admitted to sending the text messages and taking the photographs of the firearms in his backyard, sheriff's officials said.Stolp was being held on the following charges:
RACINE COUNTY -- Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, April 2 identified a man accused of making threats "to shoot up" a Burlington business on Tuesday, March 31.The man was identified by sheriff's officials as Jakob Stolp, 37.Sheriff's officials said witnesses at the business reported Stolp threatened an active shooter incident at the business and said he would utilize explosive devices.Stolp, a convicted felon, also sent text messages to an employee which included photographs of firearms with personal threats, sheriff's officials said.He was arrested on Wednesday, April 1, and a search warrant was served at his home in the Town of Burlington.Sheriff's officials said investigators found numerous rounds of ammunition, 36 grams of marijuana, Tannerite, a fuse and a threaded steel pipe.Stolp was interviewed and admitted to sending the text messages and taking the photographs of the firearms in his backyard, sheriff's officials said.Stolp was being held on the following charges:
Police seek man who used crowbar to burglarize garage near 41st and Clarke
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, April 2 asked for help identifying and locating a man who used a crowbar to enter and burglarize a garage near 41st Street and Clarke Street.It happened on Wednesday, April 1 around 9:15 a.m.Police said the man removed property from the garage after forcing entry.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, April 2 asked for help identifying and locating a man who used a crowbar to enter and burglarize a garage near 41st Street and Clarke Street.It happened on Wednesday, April 1 around 9:15 a.m.Police said the man removed property from the garage after forcing entry.
Driver arrested on drug charges after vehicle slammed into home in Town of Norway
RACINE COUNTY -- A 38-year-old driver was arrested on drug charges after his vehicle slammed into a house in the Town of Norway early Thursday, April 2.It happened on West View Drive near Long Lake Road in the Town of Norway in Racine County just after 1:30 a.m.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said when deputies arrived, the vehicle was resting against the front of the house, which had been pushed in as a result of the impact, and suffered some structural damage.There was a 16-year-old boy in a bedroom when the house was struck.
RACINE COUNTY -- A 38-year-old driver was arrested on drug charges after his vehicle slammed into a house in the Town of Norway early Thursday, April 2.It happened on West View Drive near Long Lake Road in the Town of Norway in Racine County just after 1:30 a.m.Officials with the Racine County Sheriff's Office said when deputies arrived, the vehicle was resting against the front of the house, which had been pushed in as a result of the impact, and suffered some structural damage.There was a 16-year-old boy in a bedroom when the house was struck.
Police: 2 shot, wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee, suspects sought
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Wednesday night, April 1.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Wednesday night, April 1.
Milwaukee police: 79-year-old man died after shooting near Palmer and Chambers
MILWAUKEE -- A 79-year-old Milwaukee man died after a shooting that happened near Palmer Street and Chambers Street on Wednesday afternoon, April 1.Police said the shooting happened around 1:20 p.m. The 79-year-old man was taken to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.Investigators are seeking the shooter.If anyone has any information, please call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- A 79-year-old Milwaukee man died after a shooting that happened near Palmer Street and Chambers Street on Wednesday afternoon, April 1.Police said the shooting happened around 1:20 p.m. The 79-year-old man was taken to a hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.Investigators are seeking the shooter.If anyone has any information, please call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
Police: Man shot, wounded near 84th and Lisbon in Milwaukee, suspect sought
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning, April 1 near 84th and Lisbon.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Wednesday morning, April 1 near 84th and Lisbon.
'Can be intimidating:' Milwaukee County first responders wear head-to-toe gear amid COVID-19 threat
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Tuesday, March 31 spoke with the Milwaukee Fire Department and West Allis Fire Department about changes to what Milwaukee County first responders wear when they head out to emergency calls during the coronavirus pandemic, stressing that they don't want the public to fear their new attire."As first responders, we're going into people's homes all day and all night long," said Lt.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Tuesday, March 31 spoke with the Milwaukee Fire Department and West Allis Fire Department about changes to what Milwaukee County first responders wear when they head out to emergency calls during the coronavirus pandemic, stressing that they don't want the public to fear their new attire."As first responders, we're going into people's homes all day and all night long," said Lt.
Medical examiner: Body of missing UWM student Sean Baek pulled from Milwaukee River
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Tuesday, March 31 announced the body pulled from the Milwaukee River Monday was that of missing UWM student Sean Baek, 18.First responders were called to a report of a subject in the Milwaukee River near Fratney Street and Commerce Street around 5 p.m. Monday.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner on Tuesday, March 31 announced the body pulled from the Milwaukee River Monday was that of missing UWM student Sean Baek, 18.First responders were called to a report of a subject in the Milwaukee River near Fratney Street and Commerce Street around 5 p.m. Monday.