‘He died in my hands:’ New video released in 2015 cold case murder of Joshua Words
MILWAUKEE -- In a small recording studio nestled in the Bay View neighborhood, Isaac Edwards walked in, alongside two friends, and found his usual spot on a stool.
MILWAUKEE -- In a small recording studio nestled in the Bay View neighborhood, Isaac Edwards walked in, alongside two friends, and found his usual spot on a stool.
'We heard the gunshots:' Death investigation underway after body found near 8th and Greenfield
MILWAUKEE -- A death investigation began Sunday morning, Dec. 22 when investigators discovered a body near 8th Street and Greenfield Avenue -- the second such disturbing discovery in as many days.Police responded around 10:30 a.m.The victim died as a result of a shooting in Milwaukee's Walker Square neighborhood."We don't know exactly what happened," said Leo Hernandez, neighbor. "We just heard the gunshots."
MILWAUKEE -- A death investigation began Sunday morning, Dec. 22 when investigators discovered a body near 8th Street and Greenfield Avenue -- the second such disturbing discovery in as many days.Police responded around 10:30 a.m.The victim died as a result of a shooting in Milwaukee's Walker Square neighborhood."We don't know exactly what happened," said Leo Hernandez, neighbor. "We just heard the gunshots."
Jury convicts man who was out on bond for hit-and-run when he killed pedestrian in hit-and-run
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man who was out on bond in a hit-and-run case when prosecutors said he drove drunk and killed a man in a hit-and-run crash was convicted by a jury on Friday, Dec. 20.Christopher Anderson was found guilty on all by one charge filed against him on June 21, 2018 after the fatal crash on June 18, 2018:
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man who was out on bond in a hit-and-run case when prosecutors said he drove drunk and killed a man in a hit-and-run crash was convicted by a jury on Friday, Dec. 20.Christopher Anderson was found guilty on all by one charge filed against him on June 21, 2018 after the fatal crash on June 18, 2018:
2 women stabbed near Fratney and Meinecke in Riverwest neighborhood, MPD says
MILWAUKEE -- Two women were stabbed near Fratney and Meinecke on Milwaukee's east side late Saturday night.Police say the incident happened around 10:20 p.m. on Dec. 21.
MILWAUKEE -- Two women were stabbed near Fratney and Meinecke on Milwaukee's east side late Saturday night.Police say the incident happened around 10:20 p.m. on Dec. 21.
Suspected drug dealer arrested in pursuit that ended on I-43/Keefe off-ramp, police say
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit ended on the I-43 off-ramp at Keefe Avenue Saturday evening, Dec. 21.Authorities say Milwaukee police officers observed what looked like a drug transaction involving a two-door, silver Cadillac around 6:15 p.m.Officers then spotted the suspect vehicle near 15th and Galena later that evening.
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit ended on the I-43 off-ramp at Keefe Avenue Saturday evening, Dec. 21.Authorities say Milwaukee police officers observed what looked like a drug transaction involving a two-door, silver Cadillac around 6:15 p.m.Officers then spotted the suspect vehicle near 15th and Galena later that evening.
MPD: 20-year-old man stabbed at Rufus King High School
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 20-year-old man was stabbed at Rufus King High School, Saturday.The incident happened around 10 a.m. on Dec. 21.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 20-year-old man was stabbed at Rufus King High School, Saturday.The incident happened around 10 a.m. on Dec. 21.
MFD: 1 injured in crash near 40th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- One person was injured in a crash near 40th Street and Capitol Drive, Saturday morning, Dec. 21, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed.It happened around 10 a.m.FOX6's cameras captured a vehicle that appeared to be wrapped around a light pole.Authorities say the driver lost control of the vehicle, striking the pole.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- One person was injured in a crash near 40th Street and Capitol Drive, Saturday morning, Dec. 21, officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department confirmed.It happened around 10 a.m.FOX6's cameras captured a vehicle that appeared to be wrapped around a light pole.Authorities say the driver lost control of the vehicle, striking the pole.PHOTO GALLERY
3 arrested in connection to shooting near 20th and Capitol, police say
MILWAUKEE -- Three suspects are in police custody after firing shots at a car near 20th and Capitol on Saturday.Police responded to the reported shooting around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21.
MILWAUKEE -- Three suspects are in police custody after firing shots at a car near 20th and Capitol on Saturday.Police responded to the reported shooting around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21.
Police: Death investigation underway after woman's body found near Washington Park
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was found dead in an alley near 39th Street and Roberts Street, one block east of Washington Park in Milwaukee on Saturday, Dec. 21.Police said the body was that of a 40-year-old African American woman.
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was found dead in an alley near 39th Street and Roberts Street, one block east of Washington Park in Milwaukee on Saturday, Dec. 21.Police said the body was that of a 40-year-old African American woman.
Medical examiner called to fatal shooting on Milwaukee's east side
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to the scene of a fatal shooting Saturday night, Dec. 21 on Milwaukee's east side.Police were on scene around 10 p.m. near Farwell Avenue and Brady Street.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to the scene of a fatal shooting Saturday night, Dec. 21 on Milwaukee's east side.Police were on scene around 10 p.m. near Farwell Avenue and Brady Street.
MPD: Man shot near 76th and Good Hope
MILWAUKEE -- A 67-year-old man was shot near 76th and Good Hope on Milwaukee's north side, police say.The incident happened around 12:08 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22 and his injuries are non-life threatening, according to authorities.The circumstance surrounding the incident are still under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- A 67-year-old man was shot near 76th and Good Hope on Milwaukee's north side, police say.The incident happened around 12:08 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22 and his injuries are non-life threatening, according to authorities.The circumstance surrounding the incident are still under investigation.
At least 1 arrested after police pursuit ended on I-43 off-ramp at Keefe Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit ended on the I-43 off-ramp at Keefe Avenue Saturday evening, Dec. 21.Police said it started in MPD's District 3 -- several miles away.At least one person was arrested.It wasn't immediately clear what led to the pursuit.
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit ended on the I-43 off-ramp at Keefe Avenue Saturday evening, Dec. 21.Police said it started in MPD's District 3 -- several miles away.At least one person was arrested.It wasn't immediately clear what led to the pursuit.
'There's no stop to it:' Milwaukee auto shop hit multiple times by catalytic converter thieves
MILWAUKEE -- An auto shop in Milwaukee has been hit multiple times by thieves stealing catalytic converters.Surveillance video showed one thief running off while looking behind him, and another video showed two men who approached the business near 27th Street and Mangold Avenue.After midnight on Friday, Dec. 20, at least four vehicles were hit at REO Motors.The general manager said these thefts can cost anywhere between $400 and $1,500"We took all the precautions," said Farouq Saadeh. "We have state of the art cameras.
MILWAUKEE -- An auto shop in Milwaukee has been hit multiple times by thieves stealing catalytic converters.Surveillance video showed one thief running off while looking behind him, and another video showed two men who approached the business near 27th Street and Mangold Avenue.After midnight on Friday, Dec. 20, at least four vehicles were hit at REO Motors.The general manager said these thefts can cost anywhere between $400 and $1,500"We took all the precautions," said Farouq Saadeh. "We have state of the art cameras.
Cameras captured fleeing driver who hit several vehicles near 51st and Villard during pursuit
MILWAUKEE -- A pursuit ended in a crash near 51st Street and Villard Avenue Saturday morning, Dec. 21.
MILWAUKEE -- A pursuit ended in a crash near 51st Street and Villard Avenue Saturday morning, Dec. 21.
Racine County authorities make 6 OWI arrests within 5 hours
RACINE — Law enforcement officials in Racine County say they recorded six drunken driving arrests within a five-hour span.The incidents happened between 3:45 and 8:45 p.m. Friday and included suspects between the ages of 23 and 65, the Racine County Sheriff's Office said.One man was arrested for his fifth Operating While Intoxicated offense.
RACINE — Law enforcement officials in Racine County say they recorded six drunken driving arrests within a five-hour span.The incidents happened between 3:45 and 8:45 p.m. Friday and included suspects between the ages of 23 and 65, the Racine County Sheriff's Office said.One man was arrested for his fifth Operating While Intoxicated offense.
Suspect arrested after pursuit, crash on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit on Milwaukee's south side ended with an arrest and a crash that involved five cars, police say.According to authorities, Milwaukee police officers attempted to stop a reckless driver around 10:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 near 13th and Hayes on Milwaukee's south side.
MILWAUKEE -- A police pursuit on Milwaukee's south side ended with an arrest and a crash that involved five cars, police say.According to authorities, Milwaukee police officers attempted to stop a reckless driver around 10:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 near 13th and Hayes on Milwaukee's south side.
Twitter, Facebook ban fake users; some had AI-created photos
NEW YORK — Twitter has identified and removed nearly 6,000 accounts that it said were part of a coordinated effort by Saudi government agencies and individuals to advance the country's geopolitical interests.Separately, Facebook said it removed hundreds of Facebook accounts, groups and pages linked to inauthentic behavior from two separate groups, one originating in the country of Georgia and one in Vietnam, which targeted people both in Vietnam and in the U.S.Facebook said some of the accounts used profile photos generated by artificial intelligence and masqueraded as Americans.
NEW YORK — Twitter has identified and removed nearly 6,000 accounts that it said were part of a coordinated effort by Saudi government agencies and individuals to advance the country's geopolitical interests.Separately, Facebook said it removed hundreds of Facebook accounts, groups and pages linked to inauthentic behavior from two separate groups, one originating in the country of Georgia and one in Vietnam, which targeted people both in Vietnam and in the U.S.Facebook said some of the accounts used profile photos generated by artificial intelligence and masqueraded as Americans.
Javier Batista-Cabrera accused of fatally shooting man near 14th and Manitoba in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- 29-year-old Javier Batista-Cabrera of Milwaukee is charged with a single count of first-degree reckless homicide in the fatal shooting of Joemil Rios-Santana on Monday, Nov. 18.According to the criminal complaint, officers responded to a residence near 14th and Manitoba late on Monday, Nov. 18.
MILWAUKEE -- 29-year-old Javier Batista-Cabrera of Milwaukee is charged with a single count of first-degree reckless homicide in the fatal shooting of Joemil Rios-Santana on Monday, Nov. 18.According to the criminal complaint, officers responded to a residence near 14th and Manitoba late on Monday, Nov. 18.
Police: Milwaukee man charged in fatal shooting near 38th and Glendale
MILWAUKEE -- Christopher Sewell, 25, of Milwaukee has been charged in a fatal shooting that took place Dec. 12 near 38th and Glendale on the city's north side.According to a criminal complaint, police were called to the shooting at 3:39 p.m. and found a man on the sidewalk, bleeding from his head.
MILWAUKEE -- Christopher Sewell, 25, of Milwaukee has been charged in a fatal shooting that took place Dec. 12 near 38th and Glendale on the city's north side.According to a criminal complaint, police were called to the shooting at 3:39 p.m. and found a man on the sidewalk, bleeding from his head.
Car crashes into home on Milwaukee's south side, driver seriously injured
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a car crash that happened around 10:40 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 near Cesar E.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a car crash that happened around 10:40 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 20 near Cesar E.