Uber driver suffers heart attack after surviving mid-ride assault

Uber driver suffers heart attack after surviving mid-ride assault

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- An Uber driver managed to fight off a violent attack by one of his passengers Sunday night, Sept. 29, but he was hospitalized Monday after suffering a heart attack.His family said the shock of the assault was too much for Joseph McVey to handle.“It’s been really hard,” Joseph's wife, Holly McVey, told KTXL.Holly McVey said she spent the days since the incident fighting back tears and putting on a brave face for her daughters.“We have two little girls, and they keep asking me, ‘Is dad going to die?'” Holly McVey said.Joseph McVey was at work when a passenger attacked him mid-ride, police said.Cedric Jeter was accused of wielding a knife while they were on Stockton Boulevard, according to police.Nearby security saw the attack and radioed the police.After surviving the assault, the 41-year-old suffered a major heart attack, according to the family.“I was in disbelief," said Holly McVey. "I was like, 'You’re kidding me.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- An Uber driver managed to fight off a violent attack by one of his passengers Sunday night, Sept. 29, but he was hospitalized Monday after suffering a heart attack.His family said the shock of the assault was too much for Joseph McVey to handle.“It’s been really hard,” Joseph's wife, Holly McVey, told KTXL.Holly McVey said she spent the days since the incident fighting back tears and putting on a brave face for her daughters.“We have two little girls, and they keep asking me, ‘Is dad going to die?'” Holly McVey said.Joseph McVey was at work when a passenger attacked him mid-ride, police said.Cedric Jeter was accused of wielding a knife while they were on Stockton Boulevard, according to police.Nearby security saw the attack and radioed the police.After surviving the assault, the 41-year-old suffered a major heart attack, according to the family.“I was in disbelief," said Holly McVey. "I was like, 'You’re kidding me.

Police: 27-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash on Lincoln Memorial Drive

Police: 27-year-old man killed in motorcycle crash on Lincoln Memorial Drive

MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle on Lincoln Memorial Drive near Lagoon Drive Sunday evening, Oct. 6 around 5:30 p.m.Police said the man was driving a motorcycle when he lost control, striking a pole.

MILWAUKEE -- A 27-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a motorcycle on Lincoln Memorial Drive near Lagoon Drive Sunday evening, Oct. 6 around 5:30 p.m.Police said the man was driving a motorcycle when he lost control, striking a pole.

Police: 26-year-old Milwaukee man stabbed during physical altercation over debt

Police: 26-year-old Milwaukee man stabbed during physical altercation over debt

MILWAUKEE -- A man was hurt in a stabbing that happened Saturday, Oct. 5 near 83rd and Custer around 6:30 p.m.Police said the victim, a 26-year-old man, got into a physical altercation over a debt.

MILWAUKEE -- A man was hurt in a stabbing that happened Saturday, Oct. 5 near 83rd and Custer around 6:30 p.m.Police said the victim, a 26-year-old man, got into a physical altercation over a debt.

43-year-old woman hit by stray bullet while inside home near 18th and Stark

43-year-old woman hit by stray bullet while inside home near 18th and Stark

MILWAUKEE -- A woman was hurt in a shooting that happened Sunday night, Oct. 6 near 18th and Stark around 8:35 p.m.According to police, several shots were fired outside the victim's residence, striking the 43-year-old woman, was not the intended target.

MILWAUKEE -- A woman was hurt in a shooting that happened Sunday night, Oct. 6 near 18th and Stark around 8:35 p.m.According to police, several shots were fired outside the victim's residence, striking the 43-year-old woman, was not the intended target.

2 charged after police seize $935K in cash, marijuana, vape cartridges from Milwaukee home

2 charged after police seize $935K in cash, marijuana, vape cartridges from Milwaukee home

MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Saturday, Oct. 5 against a Milwaukee man and woman for allegedly operating a drug trafficking place out of their residence on the city's south side.

MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Saturday, Oct. 5 against a Milwaukee man and woman for allegedly operating a drug trafficking place out of their residence on the city's south side.

MCSO: Report of shots fired on stretch of I-894 may have been backfiring vehicle

MCSO: Report of shots fired on stretch of I-894 may have been backfiring vehicle

MILWAUKEE -- A portion of I-894 was shut down at the Forest Home Avenue off-ramp from 11:39 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 to 12:55 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7 following reports of shots fired.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) responded to the scene.

MILWAUKEE -- A portion of I-894 was shut down at the Forest Home Avenue off-ramp from 11:39 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 to 12:55 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7 following reports of shots fired.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) responded to the scene.

'Quanita was the driving force:' Cleanup event held at Moody Park after murder of young volunteer

'Quanita was the driving force:' Cleanup event held at Moody Park after murder of young volunteer

MILWAUKEE -- A community cleanup event was held Sunday, Oct. 6 in honor of a young woman who was murdered in August.Volunteers came together at Moody Park near 25th and Auer to help with the effort and remember 20-year-old Quanita "Tay" Jackson.Police said Jackson was the unintended target of a drive-by shooting on Aug. 25 at Moody Park.

MILWAUKEE -- A community cleanup event was held Sunday, Oct. 6 in honor of a young woman who was murdered in August.Volunteers came together at Moody Park near 25th and Auer to help with the effort and remember 20-year-old Quanita "Tay" Jackson.Police said Jackson was the unintended target of a drive-by shooting on Aug. 25 at Moody Park.

No injuries in fire that damaged home near 6th and Chambers in Milwaukee

No injuries in fire that damaged home near 6th and Chambers in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee home was damaged Sunday, Oct. 6 after a porch fire spread to the second floor.It happened around 4:30 p.m. near 6th Street and Chambers Street.No injuries were reported.The cause of the fire was under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee home was damaged Sunday, Oct. 6 after a porch fire spread to the second floor.It happened around 4:30 p.m. near 6th Street and Chambers Street.No injuries were reported.The cause of the fire was under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY

Customers evacuated after fire at IHOP in Racine; no injuries

Customers evacuated after fire at IHOP in Racine; no injuries

RACINE -- Firefighters were called out to a fire at IHOP on Durand Avenue near Elwood Drive Sunday, Oct. 6 following reports of black smoke coming from the roof.Responding crews found heavy smoke inside, and fire in the wall on the west side of the building.

RACINE -- Firefighters were called out to a fire at IHOP on Durand Avenue near Elwood Drive Sunday, Oct. 6 following reports of black smoke coming from the roof.Responding crews found heavy smoke inside, and fire in the wall on the west side of the building.

Pursuit by Wauwatosa police ended in crash near 49th and Washington in Milwaukee

Pursuit by Wauwatosa police ended in crash near 49th and Washington in Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE -- A pursuit ended in a crash early Sunday, Oct. 6 in Milwaukee.It happened around midnight near 49th Street and Washington Boulevard.FOX6 News learned Wauwatosa police were chasing the suspect vehicle.No injuries were reported.Police didn't immediately say whether any arrests were made.

MILWAUKEE -- A pursuit ended in a crash early Sunday, Oct. 6 in Milwaukee.It happened around midnight near 49th Street and Washington Boulevard.FOX6 News learned Wauwatosa police were chasing the suspect vehicle.No injuries were reported.Police didn't immediately say whether any arrests were made.

Police: 26-year-old man shot, wounded near Buffum and North

Police: 26-year-old man shot, wounded near Buffum and North

MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was hurt in a shooting near Buffum and North Sunday, Oct. 6.Police said the victim suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.He was taken to the hospital.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation, and police were seeking the shooter.

MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was hurt in a shooting near Buffum and North Sunday, Oct. 6.Police said the victim suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.He was taken to the hospital.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation, and police were seeking the shooter.

Fallen officer's widow dedicates memorial in 'a space where Mike and I spent many days'

Fallen officer's widow dedicates memorial in 'a space where Mike and I spent many days'

MILWAUKEE -- The widow of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Michalski spoke publicly Saturday, Oct. 5 for the first time since his death in the line of duty in July 2018 -- thanking the community for their outpouring of love at a ceremony to unveil a memorial in his name.A memorial bench in Officer Michalski's honor was unveiled Saturday at Manitoba Park near 50th Street and Manitoba Street."It's a beautiful place to live and to be, and I thank them all," said Susan Michalski. "It's just been a neighborhood, and a park, and a community that we have really appreciated.

MILWAUKEE -- The widow of fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Michael Michalski spoke publicly Saturday, Oct. 5 for the first time since his death in the line of duty in July 2018 -- thanking the community for their outpouring of love at a ceremony to unveil a memorial in his name.A memorial bench in Officer Michalski's honor was unveiled Saturday at Manitoba Park near 50th Street and Manitoba Street."It's a beautiful place to live and to be, and I thank them all," said Susan Michalski. "It's just been a neighborhood, and a park, and a community that we have really appreciated.

Police: 26-year-old man shot, wounded near Teutonia and Clarke

Police: 26-year-old man shot, wounded near Teutonia and Clarke

MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was shot and wounded Friday night, Oct. 4 near Teutonia Avenue and Clarke Street.It happened just before midnight.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening and noted he was not being cooperative with investigators.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation, and police were seeking the shooter.

MILWAUKEE -- A 26-year-old man was shot and wounded Friday night, Oct. 4 near Teutonia Avenue and Clarke Street.It happened just before midnight.Police said the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening and noted he was not being cooperative with investigators.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation, and police were seeking the shooter.

Police: Driver arrested after 2 men suffered life-threatening injuries in crash at 51st and Fairmount

Police: Driver arrested after 2 men suffered life-threatening injuries in crash at 51st and Fairmount

MILWAUKEE -- A man was arrested after two men suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash near 51st Street and Fairmount Avenue early Saturday, Oct. 5.Police said around 1:30 a.m., the 29-year-old man who was arrested disregarded a stop sign while headed south on 51st Street.

MILWAUKEE -- A man was arrested after two men suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash near 51st Street and Fairmount Avenue early Saturday, Oct. 5.Police said around 1:30 a.m., the 29-year-old man who was arrested disregarded a stop sign while headed south on 51st Street.