'Don't move or I'll pop you:' 20+ casings recovered at scene of fatal shooting during barbecue
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed and an arrest warrant was issued Sept. 18 after a Milwaukee tattoo artist was fatally shot during a family barbecue on Sept. 7 near 28th and Wright.Dominique Chambers, 24, of Milwaukee faces one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety, as party to a crime, use of a dangerous weapon.According to a criminal complaint, when police responded to the area near 28th and Wright, they found Demetrius Holmes laying on a front porch, with four gunshot wounds.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed and an arrest warrant was issued Sept. 18 after a Milwaukee tattoo artist was fatally shot during a family barbecue on Sept. 7 near 28th and Wright.Dominique Chambers, 24, of Milwaukee faces one count of first degree recklessly endangering safety, as party to a crime, use of a dangerous weapon.According to a criminal complaint, when police responded to the area near 28th and Wright, they found Demetrius Holmes laying on a front porch, with four gunshot wounds.
'I want him to stay:' Mayor Barrett, Chief Morales deny reports police chief is in danger of being fired
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, Sept. 23 refuted rumors he wants to replace Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett on Monday, Sept. 23 refuted rumors he wants to replace Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales.
Police: Man, woman wounded in separate Milwaukee shootings less than 2 hours apart
MILWAUKEE -- A man and woman were hurt in separate shootings that happened within about two hours of each other Monday evening, Sept. 23.The first happened shortly before 6 p.m. near 37th Street and Wright Street.Police said a 37-year-old woman was taken to the hospital from the scene for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.No arrests were made, police said Monday night.The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained under investigation.Around 7:45 p.m., police were called out to the area near 20th Street and National Avenue.Police said a 37-year-old woman was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation was ongoing into what led up to this shooting.
MILWAUKEE -- A man and woman were hurt in separate shootings that happened within about two hours of each other Monday evening, Sept. 23.The first happened shortly before 6 p.m. near 37th Street and Wright Street.Police said a 37-year-old woman was taken to the hospital from the scene for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.No arrests were made, police said Monday night.The circumstances surrounding the shooting remained under investigation.Around 7:45 p.m., police were called out to the area near 20th Street and National Avenue.Police said a 37-year-old woman was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.An investigation was ongoing into what led up to this shooting.
'The best thing!' Kenosha HOG Chapter takes Burlington nursing home patient on Harley ride
BURLINGTON -- A nursing home patient in Burlington got the ride of her life Monday night, Sept. 23.Connie Rodriguez, 65, felt the wind in her hair after she hopped on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and took a ride around town.It was all thanks to the Kenosha HOG Chapter.Members told FOX6 News when they heard about Rodriguez, they had to make arrangements to get her on a bike."She said Connie was a big fan.
BURLINGTON -- A nursing home patient in Burlington got the ride of her life Monday night, Sept. 23.Connie Rodriguez, 65, felt the wind in her hair after she hopped on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and took a ride around town.It was all thanks to the Kenosha HOG Chapter.Members told FOX6 News when they heard about Rodriguez, they had to make arrangements to get her on a bike."She said Connie was a big fan.
Police seek vandals who spray painted anti-Semitic graffiti on Racine synagogue
RACINE -- Racine police found anti-Semitic graffiti spray painted on to the Beth Israel Sinai Synagogue Sunday, Sept. 22.Police responded to the synagogue on Washington Avenue near West Boulevard shortly before 2 p.m.Officers found the building had been vandalized.An investigation was ongoing, and police were seeking those responsible.Anyone with information was asked to please contact police.
RACINE -- Racine police found anti-Semitic graffiti spray painted on to the Beth Israel Sinai Synagogue Sunday, Sept. 22.Police responded to the synagogue on Washington Avenue near West Boulevard shortly before 2 p.m.Officers found the building had been vandalized.An investigation was ongoing, and police were seeking those responsible.Anyone with information was asked to please contact police.
Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office investigates report of shots fired on Highway 145 at 76th Street
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) investigated a report of shots fired on Highway 145 and 76th Street Monday, Sept. 23.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.There were no injuries.All lanes of Highway 145 northbound were closed, and traffic was diverted off of the highway while deputies canvassed the roadway, which later reopened to traffic.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) investigated a report of shots fired on Highway 145 and 76th Street Monday, Sept. 23.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.There were no injuries.All lanes of Highway 145 northbound were closed, and traffic was diverted off of the highway while deputies canvassed the roadway, which later reopened to traffic.
'Our goal is $100K:' MPD looks to add 5 fallen officers to memorial wall at Safety Academy
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Historical Society is seeking $100,000 to build a new memorial wall inside the Milwaukee Safety Academy on Teutonia Avenue near Mill Road, as, "sadly, the list of fallen officers in the department has outgrown the available space on the existing memorial at the Milwaukee Safety Academy," fabricated in 1983, and renovated in 1989.Officials with the Milwaukee Police Department's District 6 worked to come up with clever ways to drum up support and funds for the project."We have an autographed basketball from Steve Novak," said Sgt.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Historical Society is seeking $100,000 to build a new memorial wall inside the Milwaukee Safety Academy on Teutonia Avenue near Mill Road, as, "sadly, the list of fallen officers in the department has outgrown the available space on the existing memorial at the Milwaukee Safety Academy," fabricated in 1983, and renovated in 1989.Officials with the Milwaukee Police Department's District 6 worked to come up with clever ways to drum up support and funds for the project."We have an autographed basketball from Steve Novak," said Sgt.
Caught on camera: Police need your help to identify men wanted for Wine & Liquor burglary
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, Sept. 23 asked for help identifying and locating two men wanted for a burglary that occurred at Wine & Liquor -- located near Howell and Waterford -- around 5 a.m. on Sept. 18.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, Sept. 23 asked for help identifying and locating two men wanted for a burglary that occurred at Wine & Liquor -- located near Howell and Waterford -- around 5 a.m. on Sept. 18.
Can a new space race connect the world to the internet?
NEW YORK — It's a 21st-century space race: Amazon, SpaceX and others are competing to get into orbit and provide internet to the earth's most remote places.And like the last century's battle for space supremacy that was triggered by the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik 1, this one involves satellites.
NEW YORK — It's a 21st-century space race: Amazon, SpaceX and others are competing to get into orbit and provide internet to the earth's most remote places.And like the last century's battle for space supremacy that was triggered by the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik 1, this one involves satellites.
Sheriff: Man, woman admitted using drugs before Racine County pursuit; vehicle ended up stuck in field
RACINE COUNTY -- Two people were taken into custody Sunday afternoon, Sept. 22 following a police pursuit in Racine County.
RACINE COUNTY -- Two people were taken into custody Sunday afternoon, Sept. 22 following a police pursuit in Racine County.
'It's unbelievable:' Young Milwaukee mother fatally shot near 55th and Keefe; 1 in custody
MILWAUKEE --A 29-year-old Milwaukee mother was shot and killed near 55th and Keefe early Sunday, Sept. 22.
MILWAUKEE --A 29-year-old Milwaukee mother was shot and killed near 55th and Keefe early Sunday, Sept. 22.
Driver arrested for OWI after crash on I-94 EB at Hawley Road
MILWAUKEE -- A 28-year-old woman was arrested for OWI after a crash Sunday evening, Sept. 22 on I-94 eastbound near Hawley Road.It happened shortly before 5:30 p.m., and involved two vehicles -- with one passenger pinned inside the vehicle that was struck.That person was extricated, and taken to the hospital.Witnesses said the driver of the striking vehicle lost control of her vehicle, and then struck the other vehicle.A deputy detected and odor of intoxicants, and field sobriety tests were "performed poorly," sheriff's officials said.She was taken to the hospital for a blood draw, and arrested on charges of OWI, causing great bodily harm.
MILWAUKEE -- A 28-year-old woman was arrested for OWI after a crash Sunday evening, Sept. 22 on I-94 eastbound near Hawley Road.It happened shortly before 5:30 p.m., and involved two vehicles -- with one passenger pinned inside the vehicle that was struck.That person was extricated, and taken to the hospital.Witnesses said the driver of the striking vehicle lost control of her vehicle, and then struck the other vehicle.A deputy detected and odor of intoxicants, and field sobriety tests were "performed poorly," sheriff's officials said.She was taken to the hospital for a blood draw, and arrested on charges of OWI, causing great bodily harm.
Police: Man stabbed at Zebb's Family Restaurant; 6 assailants involved
MILWAUKEE -- A man was being treated for his injuries he was stabbed at Zebb's Family Restaurant near 27th Street and Morgan Avenue on Milwaukee's south side.Police said it happened just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Sept. 22.According to police, the assailants approached the victim in the restaurant, and a fight ensued between both groups.During the fight, a large hunting knife was displayed, and the victim was cut, causing injury.The man's injuries were not life-threatening, and he was transported to a hospital for stitches.Police said late Sunday morning they were close to identifying one of the six assailants.An investigation was ongoing.
MILWAUKEE -- A man was being treated for his injuries he was stabbed at Zebb's Family Restaurant near 27th Street and Morgan Avenue on Milwaukee's south side.Police said it happened just before 4:30 a.m. Sunday morning, Sept. 22.According to police, the assailants approached the victim in the restaurant, and a fight ensued between both groups.During the fight, a large hunting knife was displayed, and the victim was cut, causing injury.The man's injuries were not life-threatening, and he was transported to a hospital for stitches.Police said late Sunday morning they were close to identifying one of the six assailants.An investigation was ongoing.
'It's for the kids:' Fundraiser held at Sturtevant bar for family of Racine Police Officer John Hetland
STURTEVANT -- A fundraiser was held at Hiawatha Bar and Grill Saturday, Sept. 21 to benefit the children of Racine Police Officer John Hetland, who lost his life when he intervened during an attempted robbery at Teezers Bar on June 17.
STURTEVANT -- A fundraiser was held at Hiawatha Bar and Grill Saturday, Sept. 21 to benefit the children of Racine Police Officer John Hetland, who lost his life when he intervened during an attempted robbery at Teezers Bar on June 17.
Man convicted in 2008 Milwaukee homicide gets life in prison for murder of cellmate
COLUMBIA COUNTY -- A man convicted in a 2008 homicide was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after he was found guilty of killing his cellmate.Dexter Ewing, 46, was convicted by a jury on one count of first degree intentional homicide, persistent repeater -- filed in March 2015.Prosecutors said Ewing killed his cellmate, Jerome Scott, 40, at the Columbia County Correctional Institution in Portage in February 2015.According to prosecutors, an autopsy determined Scott's cause of death was ligature strangulation.Detectives met with Ewing, who told them he and Scott had been cellmates for about two weeks.
COLUMBIA COUNTY -- A man convicted in a 2008 homicide was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after he was found guilty of killing his cellmate.Dexter Ewing, 46, was convicted by a jury on one count of first degree intentional homicide, persistent repeater -- filed in March 2015.Prosecutors said Ewing killed his cellmate, Jerome Scott, 40, at the Columbia County Correctional Institution in Portage in February 2015.According to prosecutors, an autopsy determined Scott's cause of death was ligature strangulation.Detectives met with Ewing, who told them he and Scott had been cellmates for about two weeks.
30-year-old man dead after falling into Milwaukee River; no foul play suspected
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police confirmed a dive response Saturday night, Sept. 21 in the Milwaukee River.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police confirmed a dive response Saturday night, Sept. 21 in the Milwaukee River.
Man treated for injuries after shooting near Buffum and Center
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man is being treated for his injuries following a shooting near Buffum and Center late Friday, Sept. 20.Police say the victim suffered a serious gunshot wound and was brought to a nearby hospital by a friend.The circumstances behind the shooting remained under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- A 20-year-old man is being treated for his injuries following a shooting near Buffum and Center late Friday, Sept. 20.Police say the victim suffered a serious gunshot wound and was brought to a nearby hospital by a friend.The circumstances behind the shooting remained under investigation.
1 man, 1 woman injured following shooting near 28th and Melvina
MILWAUKEE -- A 25-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman are injured following a shooting near 28th and Melvina Friday night, Sept. 20.The man suffered a serious gunshot wound, and the woman suffered a graze wound.Police say the two separate victims were taken to nearby hospitals for their injuries.The shooting remained under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- A 25-year-old man and a 19-year-old woman are injured following a shooting near 28th and Melvina Friday night, Sept. 20.The man suffered a serious gunshot wound, and the woman suffered a graze wound.Police say the two separate victims were taken to nearby hospitals for their injuries.The shooting remained under investigation.
15-year-old boy shot while playing outside near 91st and Appleton
MILWAUKEE -- A 15-year-old boy is in the hospital following a shooting near 91st and Appleton Friday night, Sept. 20.According to police, the victim was playing in the area when an argument ensued between some men and shots were fired.The boy sustained a graze wound that was not life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE -- A 15-year-old boy is in the hospital following a shooting near 91st and Appleton Friday night, Sept. 20.According to police, the victim was playing in the area when an argument ensued between some men and shots were fired.The boy sustained a graze wound that was not life-threatening.