Possible 'retaliation:' 25-year-old man fatally shot near 17th and Clarke
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was fatally shot near 17th Street and Clarke Street on Friday evening, Feb. 21 around 10:35 p.m.Police said the 25-year-old victim was sitting in a car when the shooter approached him from a nearby parked car and fired at the victim before fleeing the scene -- observed by witnesses heading southbound in a white, four-door car.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, despite life-saving measures attempted by the Milwaukee Fire Department.A preliminary investigation indicated the shooting might have been "retaliation" to a previous shooting incident, according to police.Anyone with information regarding the incident or the shooter was asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was fatally shot near 17th Street and Clarke Street on Friday evening, Feb. 21 around 10:35 p.m.Police said the 25-year-old victim was sitting in a car when the shooter approached him from a nearby parked car and fired at the victim before fleeing the scene -- observed by witnesses heading southbound in a white, four-door car.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, despite life-saving measures attempted by the Milwaukee Fire Department.A preliminary investigation indicated the shooting might have been "retaliation" to a previous shooting incident, according to police.Anyone with information regarding the incident or the shooter was asked to call the Milwaukee Police Department at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
'God heals:' Loved ones say goodbye to family found dead after Amber Alert
MILWAUKEE -- The community gathered Saturday, Feb. 22 to say goodbye to a Milwaukee mother and her two young daughters, less than a week after the three were found dead in a garage near 47th Street and Burleigh Street.As Amarah "Jerica" Banks, 26, and her two daughters, Camaria Banks, 4, and Zaniya Ivery, 5, were laid to rest, family and friends credited the three for the energy and light they brought to the church on Saturday morning.
MILWAUKEE -- The community gathered Saturday, Feb. 22 to say goodbye to a Milwaukee mother and her two young daughters, less than a week after the three were found dead in a garage near 47th Street and Burleigh Street.As Amarah "Jerica" Banks, 26, and her two daughters, Camaria Banks, 4, and Zaniya Ivery, 5, were laid to rest, family and friends credited the three for the energy and light they brought to the church on Saturday morning.
Probation for Milwaukee mother who got 'drunk every day,' neglected 6 children
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman prosecutors said neglected six children who were in her care in a Milwaukee home that was deemed not fit for any human or animal to live in was sentenced to probation Wednesday, Feb. 19.Tracey Shields, 44, on Jan. 16 pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor charges -- two counts of neglecting a child (specified harm did not occur) and one count of battery.She was sentenced to serve six months in the House of Correction (straight time with credit for seven days' time served), which was stayed, plus 24 months' probation on the child neglect convictions -- and six months in the House of Correction, which was stayed, and 24 months' probation on the battery conviction.The battery sentence was ordered to be served consecutively to the child neglect sentences -- for a total of 48 months' probation.Behind the doors of the home on 64th Street between Silver Spring Drive and Villard Avenue, it was seemingly a house of horrors for the children living inside.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman prosecutors said neglected six children who were in her care in a Milwaukee home that was deemed not fit for any human or animal to live in was sentenced to probation Wednesday, Feb. 19.Tracey Shields, 44, on Jan. 16 pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor charges -- two counts of neglecting a child (specified harm did not occur) and one count of battery.She was sentenced to serve six months in the House of Correction (straight time with credit for seven days' time served), which was stayed, plus 24 months' probation on the child neglect convictions -- and six months in the House of Correction, which was stayed, and 24 months' probation on the battery conviction.The battery sentence was ordered to be served consecutively to the child neglect sentences -- for a total of 48 months' probation.Behind the doors of the home on 64th Street between Silver Spring Drive and Villard Avenue, it was seemingly a house of horrors for the children living inside.
'Don't tell anyone I shot him:' Fake money passed during pot sale led to shooting in Racine
RACINE COUNTY -- Two young men from Racine were charged Friday, Feb. 21 in connection with a shooting that happened on Valentine's Day after prosecutors said fake money was passed during a marijuana transaction -- and the seller gave chase.Jerred Townsend, 18, faces five counts:
RACINE COUNTY -- Two young men from Racine were charged Friday, Feb. 21 in connection with a shooting that happened on Valentine's Day after prosecutors said fake money was passed during a marijuana transaction -- and the seller gave chase.Jerred Townsend, 18, faces five counts:
Jamal Anderson pleads not guilty to charges in fatal shooting of his 5-year-old son
MILWAUKEE -- Jamal Anderson pleaded not guilty Feb. 21 to charges associated with the fatal shooting of his 5-year-old son, Jamal Anderson Jr.He faces one count of neglecting a child, consequence is death; one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, THC, 200 to 1,000 grams; and one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, heroin, greater than 10 to 50 grams.Anderson is scheduled back in court March 18 for a scheduling conference.
MILWAUKEE -- Jamal Anderson pleaded not guilty Feb. 21 to charges associated with the fatal shooting of his 5-year-old son, Jamal Anderson Jr.He faces one count of neglecting a child, consequence is death; one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, THC, 200 to 1,000 grams; and one count of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, heroin, greater than 10 to 50 grams.Anderson is scheduled back in court March 18 for a scheduling conference.
Milwaukee man walks into hospital with gunshot wound, police say
MILWAUKEE -- A 29-year-old Milwaukee man walked into a local hospital early Saturday morning with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the shoulder, according to Milwaukee Police.The victim said two black males attempted to rob him near 38th and Chambers in the city's Sherman Park neighborhood.
MILWAUKEE -- A 29-year-old Milwaukee man walked into a local hospital early Saturday morning with a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the shoulder, according to Milwaukee Police.The victim said two black males attempted to rob him near 38th and Chambers in the city's Sherman Park neighborhood.
Milwaukee police: Man shot, wounded near 11th and Maple
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a man was shot near 11th of Maple early Saturday morning.When authorities arrived at the scene around 1 a.m., they found the victim -- a 36-year-old man who had suffered a graze wound.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a man was shot near 11th of Maple early Saturday morning.When authorities arrived at the scene around 1 a.m., they found the victim -- a 36-year-old man who had suffered a graze wound.
Memorial service scheduled for officer killed in Racine Co. crash
WIND LAKE -- Funeral services have been scheduled for Jennifer Diener, the Racine police officer who died as a result of her injuries in a Town of Yorkville crash.A memorial service will be held Monday, March 2 at 11 a.m. at Norway Lutheran Church in Wind Lake.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, Diener died on Feb. 16 -- one week after the crash which also claimed the life of a Mount Pleasant woman.
WIND LAKE -- Funeral services have been scheduled for Jennifer Diener, the Racine police officer who died as a result of her injuries in a Town of Yorkville crash.A memorial service will be held Monday, March 2 at 11 a.m. at Norway Lutheran Church in Wind Lake.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, Diener died on Feb. 16 -- one week after the crash which also claimed the life of a Mount Pleasant woman.
US Marshals seek Sametra Friend, wanted on 2 warrants related to domestic violence
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman wanted in connection with two domestic violence cases is on the run.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee woman wanted in connection with two domestic violence cases is on the run.
'It's just too much:' Family, friends grieve the fatal shooting of Montreal Pate
MILWAUKEE -- A shooting early Friday, Feb. 21 in Milwaukee's Martin Drive neighborhood left one person dead and another wounded.
MILWAUKEE -- A shooting early Friday, Feb. 21 in Milwaukee's Martin Drive neighborhood left one person dead and another wounded.
Plea and sentencing hearing on hold for Milwaukee officer accused of domestic abuse
WAUKESHA -- We are seeing for the first time a Milwaukee police officer in front of a judge accused of domestic abuse.
WAUKESHA -- We are seeing for the first time a Milwaukee police officer in front of a judge accused of domestic abuse.
Utility worker seriously hurt after being struck by suspected drunk driver near 6th and State
MILWAUKEE -- A utility worker was seriously hurt on Thursday night, Feb. 20 after being struck by a vehicle near 6th and State.
MILWAUKEE -- A utility worker was seriously hurt on Thursday night, Feb. 20 after being struck by a vehicle near 6th and State.
Police: 1 dead, 1 wounded after double shooting at gas station near 37th and Vliet
MILWAUKEE -- Gunfire erupted overnight at a gas station on Milwaukee's west side.
MILWAUKEE -- Gunfire erupted overnight at a gas station on Milwaukee's west side.
Victim, suspect in fatal shooting near 29th and Bobolink knew each other: 'It's a tragedy'
MILWAUKEE -- The victim and suspect in a fatal shooting knew each other, but it's unclear what led to gunfire.
MILWAUKEE -- The victim and suspect in a fatal shooting knew each other, but it's unclear what led to gunfire.
Milwaukee man sentenced to 14 years in prison for 2018 hit-and-run
MILWAUKEE -- Christopher Anderson will spend 14 years behind bars with eight years of extended supervision for the June 2018 hit-and-run death of Bruce Williams.Anderson, 36, was convicted of five counts by a jury in Dec. 2019, including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and operating with a passenger under the age of 16.Court documents show Anderson had a blood-alcohol level nearly four times the legal limit with his 8-day-old daughter in the car.Prosecutors said after Anderson hit Williams, 64, who was using a walker to cross the street near 28th Street and State Street, he parked his car and got out.
MILWAUKEE -- Christopher Anderson will spend 14 years behind bars with eight years of extended supervision for the June 2018 hit-and-run death of Bruce Williams.Anderson, 36, was convicted of five counts by a jury in Dec. 2019, including homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle and operating with a passenger under the age of 16.Court documents show Anderson had a blood-alcohol level nearly four times the legal limit with his 8-day-old daughter in the car.Prosecutors said after Anderson hit Williams, 64, who was using a walker to cross the street near 28th Street and State Street, he parked his car and got out.
Officials: 1 fatally shot near 29th & Bobolink, suspect in custody
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was fatally shot on the city's north side Thursday, Feb. 20, officials say.According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the shooting took place near 29th and Bobolink at around 5:35 p.m. Officers found the man suffering from a serious gunshot wound at the scene, but, despite lifesaving efforts by officers and paramedics, he died of his injuries.Police say a suspect surrendered and was taken into custody.
MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old Milwaukee man was fatally shot on the city's north side Thursday, Feb. 20, officials say.According to the Milwaukee Police Department, the shooting took place near 29th and Bobolink at around 5:35 p.m. Officers found the man suffering from a serious gunshot wound at the scene, but, despite lifesaving efforts by officers and paramedics, he died of his injuries.Police say a suspect surrendered and was taken into custody.
Honoring Milwaukee's fallen heroes: MPD looking to send officers to Washington D.C. for National Police Week
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is looking to send officers to Washington, D.C. for National Police Week.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is looking to send officers to Washington, D.C. for National Police Week.
Milwaukee police arrest suspect after standoff near 52nd and Hadley
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested a 20-year-old man after a standoff on the city's north side, Thursday.Authorities say the suspect was wanted for multiple, violent felony warrants.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police arrested a 20-year-old man after a standoff on the city's north side, Thursday.Authorities say the suspect was wanted for multiple, violent felony warrants.
'Our responsibility:' Community panel stresses importance of preventive action against domestic violence
MILWAUKEE -- The suspect accused of killing a woman and her two daughters is back in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- The suspect accused of killing a woman and her two daughters is back in Milwaukee.
MPD releases dashcam video tied to fatal officer-involved shooting at 47th and Hampton
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department released on Thursday, Feb. 20 a "Community Briefing" regarding a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred near 47th and Hampton on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department released on Thursday, Feb. 20 a "Community Briefing" regarding a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred near 47th and Hampton on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019.