Milwaukee Police Officer Mark Lentz died Wednesday 'due to health related issues'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales on Wednesday, Sept. 18 announced the death of MPD Officer Mark Lentz, who died as a result of health issues.Police said Officer Lentz served for 18 years, and was a current member of the force.Funeral arrangements had not been made as of Wednesday.A statement from an MPD spokesman said: "The Milwaukee Police Department sends prayers and condolences to the Lentz family during this difficult time."
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales on Wednesday, Sept. 18 announced the death of MPD Officer Mark Lentz, who died as a result of health issues.Police said Officer Lentz served for 18 years, and was a current member of the force.Funeral arrangements had not been made as of Wednesday.A statement from an MPD spokesman said: "The Milwaukee Police Department sends prayers and condolences to the Lentz family during this difficult time."
1 hurt after crash involving vehicle that struck building near 46th and Lloyd
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken to the hospital after a crash that ended with a vehicle striking a building near 46th and Lloyd Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18.It happened around 2 p.m.Police said the person who was taken to the hospital suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The cause of the crash was under investigation.FOX6's cameras captured at least two damaged vehicles on scene.
MILWAUKEE -- One person was taken to the hospital after a crash that ended with a vehicle striking a building near 46th and Lloyd Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18.It happened around 2 p.m.Police said the person who was taken to the hospital suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.The cause of the crash was under investigation.FOX6's cameras captured at least two damaged vehicles on scene.
Police: Driver crashed into stopped semi as officers investigated crash on Brown Deer Road
MILWAUKEE -- A driver crashed into a stopped semi as police investigated a separate crash on Brown Deer Road near 116th Street.It happened around 11:45 a.m.Police said the semi tractor-trailer was stopped in the right lane on Brown Deer Road.The driver of the vehicle that hit the semi suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening, and was taken to the hospital.The cause of the crash was under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- A driver crashed into a stopped semi as police investigated a separate crash on Brown Deer Road near 116th Street.It happened around 11:45 a.m.Police said the semi tractor-trailer was stopped in the right lane on Brown Deer Road.The driver of the vehicle that hit the semi suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening, and was taken to the hospital.The cause of the crash was under investigation.PHOTO GALLERY
Police: Investigation underway after burglary at Car Tunes in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a burglary that happened early Wednesday morning, Sept. 18 at Car Tunes -- located near Appleton Avenue and Center Street.Officers responded to the scene around 2:30 a.m.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a burglary that happened early Wednesday morning, Sept. 18 at Car Tunes -- located near Appleton Avenue and Center Street.Officers responded to the scene around 2:30 a.m.
MFD: Pedestrian struck by vehicle near 27th and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Tuesday night, Sept. 17 near 27th and Capitol.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.
MILWAUKEE -- A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Tuesday night, Sept. 17 near 27th and Capitol.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Milwaukee man wounded by shots fired from BB gun: 'No one had time to react'
MILWAUKEE -- It was a fake gun, but a real-life scare.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a fake gun, but a real-life scare.
Facebook to name first oversight panel members by year-end
BOSTON — Facebook said Tuesday that it expects to name the first members of a new quasi-independent oversight board by year-end.The oversight panel is intended to rule on thorny content issues, such as when Facebook or Instagram posts constitute hate speech.
BOSTON — Facebook said Tuesday that it expects to name the first members of a new quasi-independent oversight board by year-end.The oversight panel is intended to rule on thorny content issues, such as when Facebook or Instagram posts constitute hate speech.
Police: 28-year-old man shot, wounded on Vel Phillips Avenue near Vienna Avenue
MILWAUKEE -- A 28-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded on Vel Phillips Avenue near Vienna Avenue Monday afternoon, Sept. 16.It happened around 4:30 p.m.Police said the victim was taken to a hospital by a private party, where he had surgery.
MILWAUKEE -- A 28-year-old Milwaukee man was shot and wounded on Vel Phillips Avenue near Vienna Avenue Monday afternoon, Sept. 16.It happened around 4:30 p.m.Police said the victim was taken to a hospital by a private party, where he had surgery.
Police: 6-year-old girl struck by vehicle near 12th and Villa in Racine
RACINE -- A 6-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle in Racine Monday afternoon, Sept. 16.It happened around 4:15 p.m. near 12th Street and Villa Street.Police said the child was taken to the hospital for treatment.
RACINE -- A 6-year-old girl was struck by a vehicle in Racine Monday afternoon, Sept. 16.It happened around 4:15 p.m. near 12th Street and Villa Street.Police said the child was taken to the hospital for treatment.
2 in custody following police pursuit, drugs and guns recovered from vehicle
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody late Monday night, Sept. 16 following a police pursuit in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Two people were taken into custody late Monday night, Sept. 16 following a police pursuit in Milwaukee.
Police: 1-month-old boy, 20-year-old woman hurt in shooting near 107th and Fond du Lac
MILWAUKEE -- A 1-month-old boy and 20-year-old woman were hurt in a shooting near 107th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue Monday afternoon, Sept. 16.It happened around 2:30 p.m.Police said the victims suffered graze wounds, and they were seeking the shooter(s).An investigation was ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- A 1-month-old boy and 20-year-old woman were hurt in a shooting near 107th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue Monday afternoon, Sept. 16.It happened around 2:30 p.m.Police said the victims suffered graze wounds, and they were seeking the shooter(s).An investigation was ongoing.
'Hurts to see:' Fire at playground at Smith Park was 8th blaze set since fall 2018, parks official said
MILWAUKEE -- Another Milwaukee playground went up in flames Saturday night, Sept. 14, and authorities said it may have been intentional, just like the fire that damaged the playground at Butterfly Park on Sept. 1.
MILWAUKEE -- Another Milwaukee playground went up in flames Saturday night, Sept. 14, and authorities said it may have been intentional, just like the fire that damaged the playground at Butterfly Park on Sept. 1.
Police: Arrest made after drive-thru robbery at Tri City National Bank near 27th and Ohio
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called out to a drive-thru bank robbery Monday morning, Sept. 16 at Tri City National Bank on S. 27th Street near W.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police were called out to a drive-thru bank robbery Monday morning, Sept. 16 at Tri City National Bank on S. 27th Street near W.
2 teens suspected in Butterfly Park playground fire plead not guilty to charges
MILWAUKEE -- Two 17-year-old boys charged in connection with a fire set at the Butterfly Park playground pleaded not guilty in court on Monday, Sept. 16.The accused are Jaqueh Howell and Trashun Campbell.
MILWAUKEE -- Two 17-year-old boys charged in connection with a fire set at the Butterfly Park playground pleaded not guilty in court on Monday, Sept. 16.The accused are Jaqueh Howell and Trashun Campbell.
Medical examiner, police, called out to 52nd and Melvina in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called out to the area near 52nd and Melvina Sunday afternoon, Sept. 15.Milwaukee police confirmed for FOX6 News they were also on scene.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called out to the area near 52nd and Melvina Sunday afternoon, Sept. 15.Milwaukee police confirmed for FOX6 News they were also on scene.
Road rage incident leads to shooting on Milwaukee's south side, 1 hurt
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Monday morning, Sept. 16 on the city's south side.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened early Monday morning, Sept. 16 on the city's south side.
Fire severely damages playground near 34th and Sheridan; no injuries
MILWAUKEE -- A fire severely damaged the playground near 34th and Sheridan in Milwaukee.It happened Saturday, Sept. 14 shortly before 10 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Milwaukee Police Department, and Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the scene.The fire was extinguished, and the main jungle gym slide and surrounding play area suffered severe damage, sheriff's officials said.No one was hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- A fire severely damaged the playground near 34th and Sheridan in Milwaukee.It happened Saturday, Sept. 14 shortly before 10 p.m.Officials with the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, Milwaukee Police Department, and Milwaukee Fire Department responded to the scene.The fire was extinguished, and the main jungle gym slide and surrounding play area suffered severe damage, sheriff's officials said.No one was hurt.
16-year-old boy dead following shooting near 55th and Casper; 18-year-old man hospitalized
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old is dead and an 18-year-old man is injured following a double shooting near 55th and Casper Saturday night, Sept. 14.The two victims were passengers in a car when shots were fired inside the vehicle and the two individuals were struck.The driver of the vehicle drove to a nearby hospital following the shooting.
MILWAUKEE -- A 16-year-old is dead and an 18-year-old man is injured following a double shooting near 55th and Casper Saturday night, Sept. 14.The two victims were passengers in a car when shots were fired inside the vehicle and the two individuals were struck.The driver of the vehicle drove to a nearby hospital following the shooting.