15-year-old injured after shooting near 55th and Hadley

MILWAUKEE -- A 15-year-old is injured following a shooting near 55th and Hadley early morning Saturday, August 24.Officials say the shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. The victim was conveyed to a nearby hospital and is expected to recover from his injuries.The motive of the shooting is under investigation, and there are no suspects in custody.

Bar shooting leads to auto extrication near 29th and North; several people injured

MILWAUKEE -- Several people are injured following a bar shooting and car accident near 29th and North early morning Saturday, August 24.Around 2:24 a.m., Milwaukee police responded to a "shot spotter" call near 29th and North.

Crashes create major backups in Hale Interchange, and I-94 in Oak Creek

Two crashes caused major backups in southeast Wisconsin Friday afternoon, Aug. 23.The first crash, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), closed all northbound lanes on I-41/94 northbound at Drexel Avenue in Oak Creek.

Man fatally shot near 10th and Burleigh, family IDs victim as Anthony Moton

MILWAUKEE -- Family members of a homicide victim near 10th and Burleigh identified him on Friday, Aug. 23 as Anthony Moton.Moton, 38, was fatally shot around 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 22.

Mexican Fiesta threat suspect identified, detained by Milwaukee police

MILWAUKEE -- The person responsible for making a threat against Mexican Fiesta, taking place Aug. 23-25 at Maier Festival Park, was detained by Milwaukee police.Mexican Fiesta officials shared the news on Thursday, Aug. 22.

Man accused in shooting death of high school senior pleads guilty to amended charge

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man charged in the shooting death of Kiara Brown, 18, found shot to death in a vehicle near 98th and Carmen on March 26, 2018, reached a plea deal in the case against him Thursday, Aug. 22.Marvin Patterson, 20, on Thursday pleaded guilty to an amended charge -- homicide by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon/explosive.

Prosecutors: Driver who struck pedestrian at 11th and Atkinson said 'he drives better when he's been drinking'

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man with a suspended license stands accused of critically wounding a man, 70, who was struck by a vehicle near 11th and Atkinson on Monday, Aug. 19.Desmond Ellis, 48, faces the following charges, filed Wednesday, Aug. 21:

Prosecutors: Man shot girlfriend in the head during argument while drinking with friends in Racine

RACINE COUNTY -- Formal charges were filed Thursday, Aug. 22 against David Cunningham, 28, of Racine, a man prosecutors said shot his girlfriend in the head on Bate Street near Taylor Avenue on Sunday, Aug. 18.Cunningham faces one count of attempted first degree intentional homicide, use of a dangerous weapon, domestic abuse assessments, and one count of possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony.He made his initial appearance in court Thursday afternoon.

'They were run down:' Cameras capture 75-year-old mother, son, struck by truck near 19th and Grant

MILWAUKEE -- A truck slammed into a mother and son as they crossed the street near 19th and Grant on Milwaukee's south side, and the surveillance video is heart-stopping."They were run down -- put it that way," said Paul Reyes, whose mother, Maria, and brother, Nick, were struck on Wednesday, Aug. 14.The driver of the striking vehicle told police he was driving northbound on S. 19th Street near Grant Street when he struck the victims -- who were walking across the street.

3 taken into custody following police pursuit in Milwaukee, firearm recovered

MILWAUKEE -- Three people were taken into custody early Thursday morning, Aug. 22 following a police pursuit in Milwaukee.According to police, around 12:50 a.m., officers observed a vehicle being driven recklessly in the area of 8th and Keefe.

'It needs to stop:' MPD seeks help to ID, locate man wanted for shooting near 12th and Garfield

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, Aug. 22 asked for the public's help to identify and locate a man wanted for a non-fatal shooting that occurred near 12th and Garfield early on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Former Brink's driver among 4 charged in attempted armed robbery of armored truck

MILWAUKEE -- After months of police work, prosecutors said four men were involved in the attempted armed robbery of an armored truck near 27th and Loomis in Milwaukee in April.

Man out on bond in drug cases faces new charges after officer-involved shooting

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man out on bond in drug cases faces new charges after he was shot by an officer on Wednesday, Aug. 14 near 21st and Townsend.

Man prosecutors say blackmailed boy to perform sex act in MPD restroom pleads no contest

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man prosecutors said blackmailed a teen to perform sex acts on him in a police restroom reached a plea deal Wednesday, Aug. 21 in three open cases filed against him.Terrell Harris, 20, entered a no contest plea to one count of child sexual exploitation -- employ, use, induce, by person under 18 years of age, filed in May 2018.He also pleaded guilty to one count of battery to injunction petitioner filed in November 2017.Finally, he pleaded guilty to one count of reckless driving -- causing great bodily harm, filed in April 2017.All three charges are felonies.Sentencing was scheduled for Oct. 18 in all three cases.According to a criminal complaint, in April 2018, police met with the victim in the sexual exploitation case, who turned 18 in September 2018.