MPD investigates fatal shooting near 31st and Wisconsin, neighbors worry: 'It's an eerie feeling'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Monday morning, Feb. 3 near 31st and Wisconsin.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Monday morning, Feb. 3 near 31st and Wisconsin.
'The baby lived for a reason:' Family of pregnant woman killed by gunfire hopes for quick arrest
MILWAUKEE -- As Milwaukee police searched for the person(s) responsible for killing a pregnant woman who was struck by gunfire while on a party bus near 60th Street and Congress Street early Saturday, Feb. 1.
MILWAUKEE -- As Milwaukee police searched for the person(s) responsible for killing a pregnant woman who was struck by gunfire while on a party bus near 60th Street and Congress Street early Saturday, Feb. 1.
Prosecutors: Racine man decided to 'put down' potbellied pig due to difficulty obtaining permits
RACINE -- Misdemeanor charges of mistreating animals -- intentional or negligent violation, and disorderly conduct, use of a dangerous weapon were filed Monday, Feb. 3 against a Racine man prosecutors said shot his family's potbellied pig, Chester, with a revolver in an effort to "put Chester down" after experiencing difficulty obtaining a permit for the pet.Justin McKenna was charged in connection with the incident that happened on Sunday, Feb. 2 at a home on Kewaunee Street near Lincoln Street in Racine.Police responded to that home for a report of shots fired inside and found a mother and three children visibly upset.
RACINE -- Misdemeanor charges of mistreating animals -- intentional or negligent violation, and disorderly conduct, use of a dangerous weapon were filed Monday, Feb. 3 against a Racine man prosecutors said shot his family's potbellied pig, Chester, with a revolver in an effort to "put Chester down" after experiencing difficulty obtaining a permit for the pet.Justin McKenna was charged in connection with the incident that happened on Sunday, Feb. 2 at a home on Kewaunee Street near Lincoln Street in Racine.Police responded to that home for a report of shots fired inside and found a mother and three children visibly upset.
Police: 11-year-old boy struck by vehicle near 76th and Acacia; driver stayed on scene
MILWAUKEE -- An 11-year-old boy escaped serious injury when he was struck by a vehicle near 76th Street and Acacia Street Monday afternoon, Feb. 3.It happened just after 3 p.m.Police said the boy was crossing the street when the driver struck him.
MILWAUKEE -- An 11-year-old boy escaped serious injury when he was struck by a vehicle near 76th Street and Acacia Street Monday afternoon, Feb. 3.It happened just after 3 p.m.Police said the boy was crossing the street when the driver struck him.
Firefighters dispatched to Hotel Wisconsin in downtown Milwaukee for reported gas leak
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters on Monday, Feb. 3 were dispatched to Hotel Wisconsin near 2nd and Wells for a reported gas leak.We Energies confirms that they were called to the scene for a natural gas leak after a contractor came into contact with their equipment.Upon arrival, We Energies made the area safe and have stopped the flow of gas.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters on Monday, Feb. 3 were dispatched to Hotel Wisconsin near 2nd and Wells for a reported gas leak.We Energies confirms that they were called to the scene for a natural gas leak after a contractor came into contact with their equipment.Upon arrival, We Energies made the area safe and have stopped the flow of gas.
Suspect sought after shooting leads to police pursuit, crash in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are searching for a suspect after a shooting early Monday morning, Feb. 3 led to a police pursuit and crash.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are searching for a suspect after a shooting early Monday morning, Feb. 3 led to a police pursuit and crash.
'He's fighting:' Vigil held for Milwaukee man critically wounded in hit-and-run; driver arrested
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held Sunday, Feb. 2 for a Milwaukee man critically wounded in a hit-and-run Friday, Jan.31 near 46th Street and Burleigh Street.
MILWAUKEE -- A vigil was held Sunday, Feb. 2 for a Milwaukee man critically wounded in a hit-and-run Friday, Jan.31 near 46th Street and Burleigh Street.
Police: Fatal officer-involved shooting in Mayfair Mall parking lot after disturbance inside
WAUWATOSA -- A disturbance at Mayfair Mall preceded a fatal officer-involved shooting in the parking lot Sunday evening, Feb. 2.Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said in a media briefing Sunday this began shortly before 6 p.m., when security at the mall reported to police approximately 10 people who were causing a disturbance.Officers responded, and at least one witness indicated one of the people involved in the disturbance was armed with a handgun.Police found a group outside the mall, and at least four people ran when they saw officers.
WAUWATOSA -- A disturbance at Mayfair Mall preceded a fatal officer-involved shooting in the parking lot Sunday evening, Feb. 2.Wauwatosa Police Chief Barry Weber said in a media briefing Sunday this began shortly before 6 p.m., when security at the mall reported to police approximately 10 people who were causing a disturbance.Officers responded, and at least one witness indicated one of the people involved in the disturbance was armed with a handgun.Police found a group outside the mall, and at least four people ran when they saw officers.
2 arrested when driver of stolen vehicle struck tree in Wauwatosa, ending MPD pursuit
WAUWATOSA -- Two people were arrested when a pursuit ended in a crash on Jackson Park Boulevard near 83rd Street in Wauwatosa Friday night, Jan. 31, according to Wauwatosa police.It happened around 11:30 p.m.Wauwatosa police said this was an MPD pursuit involving a stolen vehicle.
WAUWATOSA -- Two people were arrested when a pursuit ended in a crash on Jackson Park Boulevard near 83rd Street in Wauwatosa Friday night, Jan. 31, according to Wauwatosa police.It happened around 11:30 p.m.Wauwatosa police said this was an MPD pursuit involving a stolen vehicle.
Reckless driver struck hydrant, stop sign near 27th and Lloyd and fled, police said
MILWAUKEE -- A reckless driver struck a fire hydrant and stop sign near 27th Street and Lloyd Street Saturday morning, Feb. 1, police said.The crash happened around 10:30 a.m.Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle, which then struck the hydrant and sign.The driver left the scene before officers arrived, police said.In an update Sunday morning, police called this an "ongoing investigation."
MILWAUKEE -- A reckless driver struck a fire hydrant and stop sign near 27th Street and Lloyd Street Saturday morning, Feb. 1, police said.The crash happened around 10:30 a.m.Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle, which then struck the hydrant and sign.The driver left the scene before officers arrived, police said.In an update Sunday morning, police called this an "ongoing investigation."
Police: Driver hid in woods after pursuit ended in crash near 6th and Holt
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police found a driver hiding in a wooded area Sunday, Feb. 2 after a pursuit ended in a crash near 6th Street and Holt Street -- injuring an innocent driver.The pursuit began shortly before 11 a.m. Sunday when officers spotted a black vehicle headed northbound on S. 13th Street near Howard Avenue at a high rate of speed.Police tried stopping the vehicle, activating their lights and siren, but the driver refused to pull over.The pursuit ended in a crash near 6th and Holt, where police said the driver took off on foot into a wooded area, and there was a brief foot pursuit before officers found the person hiding -- and arrested the driver.That driver and the innocent driver hurt in the crash were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police found a driver hiding in a wooded area Sunday, Feb. 2 after a pursuit ended in a crash near 6th Street and Holt Street -- injuring an innocent driver.The pursuit began shortly before 11 a.m. Sunday when officers spotted a black vehicle headed northbound on S. 13th Street near Howard Avenue at a high rate of speed.Police tried stopping the vehicle, activating their lights and siren, but the driver refused to pull over.The pursuit ended in a crash near 6th and Holt, where police said the driver took off on foot into a wooded area, and there was a brief foot pursuit before officers found the person hiding -- and arrested the driver.That driver and the innocent driver hurt in the crash were taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries that were not life-threatening.
Police: 52-year-old man hurt in attack involving steak knife near 60th and Port Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- A days' old fight led to a physical altercation that involved a knife on Sunday morning, Feb. 2 on Port Avenue near 60th Street.It happened around 10:15 a.m.Police said a 52-year-old man got into a physical altercation with a 55-year-old man over a fight that occurred a few days prior.
MILWAUKEE -- A days' old fight led to a physical altercation that involved a knife on Sunday morning, Feb. 2 on Port Avenue near 60th Street.It happened around 10:15 a.m.Police said a 52-year-old man got into a physical altercation with a 55-year-old man over a fight that occurred a few days prior.
'This is a day care:' Driver pulverized playground in crash near 55th and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- A driver crashed into a playground at a day care near 55th Street and Burleigh Street early Sunday, Feb. 2 -- and the neighbor's fence.
MILWAUKEE -- A driver crashed into a playground at a day care near 55th Street and Burleigh Street early Sunday, Feb. 2 -- and the neighbor's fence.
MPD: 18-year-old shot, wounded near 19th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say an 18-year-old man was shot and wounded near 19th and Capitol on Saturday night.Authorities say the man was sitting in a parked car around 7:40 p.m. on Feb. 1 when a suspect opened one of the car's doors and tried to take the keys from the ignition.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say an 18-year-old man was shot and wounded near 19th and Capitol on Saturday night.Authorities say the man was sitting in a parked car around 7:40 p.m. on Feb. 1 when a suspect opened one of the car's doors and tried to take the keys from the ignition.
'Sad and angry:' Man hurt in hit-and-run well known in neighborhood
MILWAUKEE -- A 57-year-old Milwaukee man continued to fight for his life at the hospital Saturday, Feb. 1 after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver Friday night near 46th Street and Burleigh Street.
MILWAUKEE -- A 57-year-old Milwaukee man continued to fight for his life at the hospital Saturday, Feb. 1 after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver Friday night near 46th Street and Burleigh Street.
Police: Pregnant woman died at hospital, struck by gunfire while on party bus
MILWAUKEE -- A pregnant woman died at the hospital after she was struck by gunfire while on a party bus near 60th Street and Congress Street early Saturday, Feb. 1.It happened around 2:30 a.m.Police said the party bus was parked in the area, and as a silver vehicle passed, five to six rounds were fired from the sunroof.A 35-year-old woman on the bus was hit, and the bus took her to St.
MILWAUKEE -- A pregnant woman died at the hospital after she was struck by gunfire while on a party bus near 60th Street and Congress Street early Saturday, Feb. 1.It happened around 2:30 a.m.Police said the party bus was parked in the area, and as a silver vehicle passed, five to six rounds were fired from the sunroof.A 35-year-old woman on the bus was hit, and the bus took her to St.
Milwaukee police investigate 2 shootings that happened within 5 minutes of each other
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shooting incidents that happened within five minutes of each other on Friday evening, Jan. 31.The first shooting happened at 5:41 p.m. near 39th and Clarke.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two shooting incidents that happened within five minutes of each other on Friday evening, Jan. 31.The first shooting happened at 5:41 p.m. near 39th and Clarke.
MPD: Pedestrian struck by hit-and-run driver near 46th and Burleigh, suspect in custody
MILWAUKEE -- A 57-year-old Milwaukee man was struck by a hit-and-run driver at 46th and Burleigh on Friday evening, Jan. 31.Milwaukee police say the incident happened around 5:45 p.m. -- when the driver of a white Cadillac Deville was headed eastbound and struck the victim.
MILWAUKEE -- A 57-year-old Milwaukee man was struck by a hit-and-run driver at 46th and Burleigh on Friday evening, Jan. 31.Milwaukee police say the incident happened around 5:45 p.m. -- when the driver of a white Cadillac Deville was headed eastbound and struck the victim.
Source: Name of Milwaukee County sheriff's deputy involved in fatal crash revealed
UPDATE (Friday, Jan. 31): Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas officially released the name of the deputy as Joel Streicher -- which confirms the information provided by a FOX6 News source.
UPDATE (Friday, Jan. 31): Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas officially released the name of the deputy as Joel Streicher -- which confirms the information provided by a FOX6 News source.