Starbucks sees no bias in 'ISIS' cup for Muslim man
A man in Islamic dress believes he faced discrimination at a Starbucks in Philadelphia, where an employee at another location last year called police on two black men, prompting nationwide racial bias training.Niquel Johnson gave his Islamic name, "Aziz" (ah-zeez), to a Starbucks barista on Aug. 25th but never heard it called out as the names of the three drinks he ordered were read instead.
A man in Islamic dress believes he faced discrimination at a Starbucks in Philadelphia, where an employee at another location last year called police on two black men, prompting nationwide racial bias training.Niquel Johnson gave his Islamic name, "Aziz" (ah-zeez), to a Starbucks barista on Aug. 25th but never heard it called out as the names of the three drinks he ordered were read instead.
'Out of control:' 14-year-old driver crashed during police chase near 60th and Philip
MILWAUKEE -- A wild night for one 14-year-old Waukesha teen came to a crashing halt -- after police said he led officers on a high-speed chase in Milwaukee Tuesday, Sept. 3.Milwaukee police say the teen was arrested after crashing into a median near 60th and Philip around 3 a.m. Tuesday.Police say the vehicle was first spotted traveling at high speeds near 21st and Locust, but reckless driving wasn't the only red flag.
MILWAUKEE -- A wild night for one 14-year-old Waukesha teen came to a crashing halt -- after police said he led officers on a high-speed chase in Milwaukee Tuesday, Sept. 3.Milwaukee police say the teen was arrested after crashing into a median near 60th and Philip around 3 a.m. Tuesday.Police say the vehicle was first spotted traveling at high speeds near 21st and Locust, but reckless driving wasn't the only red flag.
Police: 53-year-old man shot, seriously wounded near 5th and Howard
MILWAUKEE -- A 53-year-old man was shot and seriously wounded on Milwaukee's south side on Tuesday morning, Sept. 3.Police said the shooting happened around 9:20 a.m. just north of Howard Avenue on S. 5th Place.The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.Police said one person was in custody.
MILWAUKEE -- A 53-year-old man was shot and seriously wounded on Milwaukee's south side on Tuesday morning, Sept. 3.Police said the shooting happened around 9:20 a.m. just north of Howard Avenue on S. 5th Place.The victim was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries.Police said one person was in custody.
Officials: 1 adult, 3 juveniles led Brookfield police on chase in stolen minivan
BROOKFIELD -- One adult and three juveniles led Brookfield police on a chase in a stolen minivan Tuesday morning, Sept. 3.Police said the pursuit started near Brookfield Square Mall around 3:30 a.m. Officers used stop sticks to end the chase near Minooka Park in Waukesha, and the minivan went off the roadway.Authorities determined the van was stolen on Sunday, Sept. 1 and was believed to have been involved in several incidents throughout the City of Milwaukee overnight Monday.Police said multiple felony charges were referred to the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office, and they were collaborating with the Milwaukee Police Department on the offenses that occurred in Milwaukee.
BROOKFIELD -- One adult and three juveniles led Brookfield police on a chase in a stolen minivan Tuesday morning, Sept. 3.Police said the pursuit started near Brookfield Square Mall around 3:30 a.m. Officers used stop sticks to end the chase near Minooka Park in Waukesha, and the minivan went off the roadway.Authorities determined the van was stolen on Sunday, Sept. 1 and was believed to have been involved in several incidents throughout the City of Milwaukee overnight Monday.Police said multiple felony charges were referred to the Waukesha County District Attorney's Office, and they were collaborating with the Milwaukee Police Department on the offenses that occurred in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee police: 24-year-old man shot, wounded after incident near 46th and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 46th and Burleigh on Monday afternoon, Sept. 2.Police say a 24-year-old Milwaukee man suffered serious injuries -- and was taken to a hospital for treatment.Milwaukee police are seeking a known suspect.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened near 46th and Burleigh on Monday afternoon, Sept. 2.Police say a 24-year-old Milwaukee man suffered serious injuries -- and was taken to a hospital for treatment.Milwaukee police are seeking a known suspect.
Neighbors: Man shot in alley near 45th and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation was underway after a shooting Monday evening, Sept. 2 near 45th and Burleigh.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.Neighbors said a man was shot in the alley.A number of people were outside grilling when they said they heard gunfire.FOX6 News reached out to police for more details, including what may have led up to the shooting.
MILWAUKEE -- An investigation was underway after a shooting Monday evening, Sept. 2 near 45th and Burleigh.It happened shortly before 5 p.m.Neighbors said a man was shot in the alley.A number of people were outside grilling when they said they heard gunfire.FOX6 News reached out to police for more details, including what may have led up to the shooting.
Milwaukee police: 2 family members hurt in stabbing on city's northwest side
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said two people were stabbed after family members got into a fight near 67th and Villard in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon, Sept. 2.Officials said they were dispatched to the scene around 2:40 p.m. The victims then drove to a home near 89th and Hampton.The victims were taken to the hospital with stab wounds.Police said one person was in custody.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said two people were stabbed after family members got into a fight near 67th and Villard in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon, Sept. 2.Officials said they were dispatched to the scene around 2:40 p.m. The victims then drove to a home near 89th and Hampton.The victims were taken to the hospital with stab wounds.Police said one person was in custody.
Milwaukee police seek help in search for missing 30-year-old man
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is looking for your help in the search for 30-year-old Steven Dini.Officials say Dini is known to frequent the area of 27th and Oklahoma Ave.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is looking for your help in the search for 30-year-old Steven Dini.Officials say Dini is known to frequent the area of 27th and Oklahoma Ave.
Police: Arrest made after hazmat incident in Kern Park
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and fire officials responded to the area near Kern Park (near Capitol Drive and Humboldt Boulevard) Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police and fire officials responded to the area near Kern Park (near Capitol Drive and Humboldt Boulevard) Sunday afternoon, Sept. 1.
MPD: Arrest made after minor crash led to fatal shooting near 51st and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police confirmed for FOX6 News Monday, Sept. 2 an arrest was made in connection with a fatal shooting near 51st and Capitol on Friday, Aug. 30.Police said a 46-year-old woman was killed after a minor crash turned violent around 5:15 p.m. The victim, who was a passenger in the vehicle that was hit, got out and confronted the driver of the striking vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police confirmed for FOX6 News Monday, Sept. 2 an arrest was made in connection with a fatal shooting near 51st and Capitol on Friday, Aug. 30.Police said a 46-year-old woman was killed after a minor crash turned violent around 5:15 p.m. The victim, who was a passenger in the vehicle that was hit, got out and confronted the driver of the striking vehicle.
MFD responds to fire at playground at Butterfly Garden near 37th and Meinecke
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters responded to the playground at the Butterfly Garden near 37th and Meinecke Sunday, Sept. 1.FOX6's cameras captured charred and melted playground equipment at the scene.The MFD response happened around 1:30 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYThe cause of the fire was under investigation.It wasn't immediately clear whether anyone was hurt.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee firefighters responded to the playground at the Butterfly Garden near 37th and Meinecke Sunday, Sept. 1.FOX6's cameras captured charred and melted playground equipment at the scene.The MFD response happened around 1:30 p.m.PHOTO GALLERYThe cause of the fire was under investigation.It wasn't immediately clear whether anyone was hurt.
Red Cross assists 13 people following duplex fire near 38th and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- Thirteen received aid from the Red Cross following a duplex fire near 38th and Villard Saturday night, Aug. 31.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, there were heavy flames upon the arrival of firefighters around 9:30 p.m., which were knocked down quickly.The building to the south had melted siding, but the fire did not enter that building.No civilian injuries were reported, but three firefighters were evaluated for exhaustion.
MILWAUKEE -- Thirteen received aid from the Red Cross following a duplex fire near 38th and Villard Saturday night, Aug. 31.According to the Milwaukee Fire Department, there were heavy flames upon the arrival of firefighters around 9:30 p.m., which were knocked down quickly.The building to the south had melted siding, but the fire did not enter that building.No civilian injuries were reported, but three firefighters were evaluated for exhaustion.
Big Unit Poker Run is a great motorcycle ride for a great cause
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of bikers revved up their engines for the 12th annual Big Unit Poker Run on Sunday, Sept. 1.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of bikers revved up their engines for the 12th annual Big Unit Poker Run on Sunday, Sept. 1.
2 arrested for speeding, use of drugs, alcohol in I-41/94 construction zone in Racine County
RACINE COUNTY -- Two people were arrested for speeding and the use of alcohol and drugs after they were stopped in the I-41/94 construction zone in Racine County Sunday, Sept. 1.
RACINE COUNTY -- Two people were arrested for speeding and the use of alcohol and drugs after they were stopped in the I-41/94 construction zone in Racine County Sunday, Sept. 1.
Man wanted for sexual assault near Brady and Prospect arrested
MILWAUKEE -- The man wanted in connection with a sexual assault that happened near Prospect Avenue and Brady Street on Friday, Aug. 30 was arrested.On Friday, police asked for the public's help locating the man -- offering a description and surveillance photo.On Sunday morning, Sept. 1, police confirmed with FOX6 that the man was located and taken into custody.Charges could come as soon as Tuesday, Sept. 3.
MILWAUKEE -- The man wanted in connection with a sexual assault that happened near Prospect Avenue and Brady Street on Friday, Aug. 30 was arrested.On Friday, police asked for the public's help locating the man -- offering a description and surveillance photo.On Sunday morning, Sept. 1, police confirmed with FOX6 that the man was located and taken into custody.Charges could come as soon as Tuesday, Sept. 3.
Man killed in shooting stemming from family argument near 24th Place and Auer
MILWAUKEE -- A 48-year-old man was killed in a shooting near 24th Place and Auer Avenue early Saturday, Aug. 31.Police said an argument between two family members resulted in gunfire.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 25-year-old man was taken into custody.Police said the case would be presented to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for charges.This was one of three fatal shootings in Milwaukee during the Labor Day holiday weekend.On Friday, a 21-year-old man was killed in a home invasion shooting police said was possibly drug related.
MILWAUKEE -- A 48-year-old man was killed in a shooting near 24th Place and Auer Avenue early Saturday, Aug. 31.Police said an argument between two family members resulted in gunfire.The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 25-year-old man was taken into custody.Police said the case would be presented to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office for charges.This was one of three fatal shootings in Milwaukee during the Labor Day holiday weekend.On Friday, a 21-year-old man was killed in a home invasion shooting police said was possibly drug related.