'We all need to slow down:' Surveillance cameras captured drivers slamming into home
MILWAUKEE -- Surveillance cameras were rolling when two vehicles slammed into a home near 35th and Locust early Monday, Aug. 5.Police said it happened around 4 a.m. -- and there were actually two vehicles that hit the house.
MILWAUKEE -- Surveillance cameras were rolling when two vehicles slammed into a home near 35th and Locust early Monday, Aug. 5.Police said it happened around 4 a.m. -- and there were actually two vehicles that hit the house.
Police: Man shot, wounded near 18th and Teutonia
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 22, was shot and wounded near 18th Street and Teutonia Avenue on Monday afternoon, Aug. 5.It happened around 4:15 p.m.Police said the man was shot while outside in the area.
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 22, was shot and wounded near 18th Street and Teutonia Avenue on Monday afternoon, Aug. 5.It happened around 4:15 p.m.Police said the man was shot while outside in the area.
Deemed competent to proceed, man accused of killing Froedtert nurse enters NGI plea
MILWAUKEE -- Kenneth Freeman, 28, of Milwaukee, charged with first degree intentional homicide in connection with the death of Carlie Beaudin, 33, on Jan. 25 was found competent to proceed in the case against him on Monday, Aug. 5.
MILWAUKEE -- Kenneth Freeman, 28, of Milwaukee, charged with first degree intentional homicide in connection with the death of Carlie Beaudin, 33, on Jan. 25 was found competent to proceed in the case against him on Monday, Aug. 5.
Sheriff: 70 OWI arrests in July in Milwaukee County
MILWAUKEE -- Seventy drivers were arrested for OWI in July, and 20 of those were crash-related, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office announced Monday, Aug. 5.According to MCSO, during the first weekend of August, there were four arrests for OWI, first offense, and two for OWI, second offense.A breakdown of the 70 July arrests is as follows:
MILWAUKEE -- Seventy drivers were arrested for OWI in July, and 20 of those were crash-related, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office announced Monday, Aug. 5.According to MCSO, during the first weekend of August, there were four arrests for OWI, first offense, and two for OWI, second offense.A breakdown of the 70 July arrests is as follows:
Racine woman arrested for OWI after crashing her BMW into Petro truck stop
VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE -- A Racine woman, 47, was arrested for OWI, second offense after sheriff's officials said she crashed her vehicle into a truck stop on Sunday evening, Aug. 4.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, around 5 p.m., a deputy on routine patrol was passing the Petro parking lot on Sylvania Avenue (off of I-94 and Highway 20) and spotted a BMW sedan parked over the sidewalk and through the exterior wall, into the commercial drivers' lounge area at the truck stop."I'm very shocked," said Dan Worzalla, customer. "Seeing the hole when we pulled up -- thought it was maybe a door being replaced or something."Multiple squads were called to the scene to assist, but it was determined there were no injuries.Sheriff's officials identified the driver in a news release as Frances Hastings.
VILLAGE OF YORKVILLE -- A Racine woman, 47, was arrested for OWI, second offense after sheriff's officials said she crashed her vehicle into a truck stop on Sunday evening, Aug. 4.According to the Racine County Sheriff's Office, around 5 p.m., a deputy on routine patrol was passing the Petro parking lot on Sylvania Avenue (off of I-94 and Highway 20) and spotted a BMW sedan parked over the sidewalk and through the exterior wall, into the commercial drivers' lounge area at the truck stop."I'm very shocked," said Dan Worzalla, customer. "Seeing the hole when we pulled up -- thought it was maybe a door being replaced or something."Multiple squads were called to the scene to assist, but it was determined there were no injuries.Sheriff's officials identified the driver in a news release as Frances Hastings.
Prosecutors: Driver who killed Lequon McCoy 'was tired of walking, wanted to impress females'
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Monday, Aug. 5 against a Milwaukee man accused of causing a crash that killed Lequon McCoy near 12th and Locust early Thursday, Aug. 1.
MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Monday, Aug. 5 against a Milwaukee man accused of causing a crash that killed Lequon McCoy near 12th and Locust early Thursday, Aug. 1.
Prosecutors: Man facing attempted homicide charge fired from alley, striking 2 in Racine
RACINE -- Charges were filed Monday, Aug. 5 against a Racine man accused of firing a handgun multiple times from an alley in Racine.
RACINE -- Charges were filed Monday, Aug. 5 against a Racine man accused of firing a handgun multiple times from an alley in Racine.
Man seriously hurt in shooting near 49th and Hampton; arrest made
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 24, was seriously hurt in a shooting near 49th and Hampton late Monday morning, Aug. 5.It happened just before noon.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.Police said the circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation.One person was arrested.
MILWAUKEE -- A man, 24, was seriously hurt in a shooting near 49th and Hampton late Monday morning, Aug. 5.It happened just before noon.The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.Police said the circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation.One person was arrested.
Man treated for serious injuries after shooting near 27th and Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- A 34-year-old man is being treated for serious injuries following a shooting near 27th and Wisconsin early Monday, August 5.According to police, the shooting happened around 6 a.m. The victim, a 34-year-old man, is from Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- A 34-year-old man is being treated for serious injuries following a shooting near 27th and Wisconsin early Monday, August 5.According to police, the shooting happened around 6 a.m. The victim, a 34-year-old man, is from Milwaukee.
'It's been a struggle:' Man learns child charged after carjacking at gunpoint in Brewers Hill
MILWAUKEE -- An arrest was made in connection with a violent carjacking in Milwaukee's Brewers Hill neighborhood, and a child is facing charges including armed robbery."It's just basically been a struggle," said Ryan Bednarek.
MILWAUKEE -- An arrest was made in connection with a violent carjacking in Milwaukee's Brewers Hill neighborhood, and a child is facing charges including armed robbery."It's just basically been a struggle," said Ryan Bednarek.
Red Cross assists 5 adults after fire near Vel R. Phillips Avenue and Locust Street
MILWAUKEE -- Five people were being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire in Milwaukee Sunday evening, Aug. 4.It happened on the second floor of a home near Vel R.
MILWAUKEE -- Five people were being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire in Milwaukee Sunday evening, Aug. 4.It happened on the second floor of a home near Vel R.
No injuries after vehicle intentionally set on fire on 3 Mile Road in Racine
RACINE -- An investigation was underway after a vehicle fire on 3 Mile Road near Erie Street late Sunday afternoon, Aug. 4.Racine police and fire officials were dispatched to the scene around 4:30 p.m.The fire was quickly extinguished, and an investigation revealed it was intentionally set.Anyone with information was asked to please contact the Racine Fire Department.
RACINE -- An investigation was underway after a vehicle fire on 3 Mile Road near Erie Street late Sunday afternoon, Aug. 4.Racine police and fire officials were dispatched to the scene around 4:30 p.m.The fire was quickly extinguished, and an investigation revealed it was intentionally set.Anyone with information was asked to please contact the Racine Fire Department.
Body recovered from water on Seeboth Street in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- A body was removed from the water on Seeboth Street, near the confluence of the Milwaukee, KK, and Menomonee Rivers on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 3, according to officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department.The body was turned over to Milwaukee police for an investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- A body was removed from the water on Seeboth Street, near the confluence of the Milwaukee, KK, and Menomonee Rivers on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 3, according to officials with the Milwaukee Fire Department.The body was turned over to Milwaukee police for an investigation.
Police: Man shot and killed near 13th and Atkinson after confrontation
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner was called out to 13th and Atkinson Sunday morning, Aug. 4 following a fatal shooting.Police said it happened around 10:15 a.m.The victim was a man, 56, who suffered a fatal gunshot wound after a confrontation with multiple people.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner was called out to 13th and Atkinson Sunday morning, Aug. 4 following a fatal shooting.Police said it happened around 10:15 a.m.The victim was a man, 56, who suffered a fatal gunshot wound after a confrontation with multiple people.The circumstances surrounding the shooting were under investigation.
1 man dead, 2 injured after 3 separate shootings in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- One man is dead and two are injured following three overnight shootings in Milwaukee Sunday, August 4.According to police, the first shooting happened late Saturday, August 3 near Julia and Burleigh Streets.
MILWAUKEE -- One man is dead and two are injured following three overnight shootings in Milwaukee Sunday, August 4.According to police, the first shooting happened late Saturday, August 3 near Julia and Burleigh Streets.
Fundraising concert held for family of 3-year-old Brooklyn Harris, killed in road rage shooting
MILWAUKEE -- A fundraiser was held Saturday, Aug. 3 for the family of Brooklyn Harris.Harris, 3, was shot and killed in a road rage incident on July 13.A fundraising concert was held on Saturday afternoon at Life Center MKE near 56th and Burleigh."This is a way of showing unity," said Tracey Dent, community organizer. "This, today, is not nearly enough we can do to surround this family."
MILWAUKEE -- A fundraiser was held Saturday, Aug. 3 for the family of Brooklyn Harris.Harris, 3, was shot and killed in a road rage incident on July 13.A fundraising concert was held on Saturday afternoon at Life Center MKE near 56th and Burleigh."This is a way of showing unity," said Tracey Dent, community organizer. "This, today, is not nearly enough we can do to surround this family."
'Oh my God, I'm going to jail:' Woman accused in OWI crash that killed 64-year-old man was out on bond
RACINE -- Charges were filed Thursday, Aug. 1 against a Racine woman, 36, with a history of convictions dating back to 1999, accused of killing a pedestrian Tuesday night, July 30 near 6th and Marquette in Racine.
RACINE -- Charges were filed Thursday, Aug. 1 against a Racine woman, 36, with a history of convictions dating back to 1999, accused of killing a pedestrian Tuesday night, July 30 near 6th and Marquette in Racine.
'Oh my God!' Reckless driver barreled through crowd gathered for anti-violence rally
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6's cameras were rolling when a reckless driver plowed through a crowd gathered for an anti-violence rally in Milwaukee on Saturday, Aug. 3.The incident happened near 12th and Center, as community members gathered to promote peace.Thankfully, no one was hurt.The "Stop the Violence" rally brought together families who have lost loved ones to violence in Milwaukee.About 40 people were escorted by police as they walked through the streets, encouraging their neighbors to put the guns down.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6's cameras were rolling when a reckless driver plowed through a crowd gathered for an anti-violence rally in Milwaukee on Saturday, Aug. 3.The incident happened near 12th and Center, as community members gathered to promote peace.Thankfully, no one was hurt.The "Stop the Violence" rally brought together families who have lost loved ones to violence in Milwaukee.About 40 people were escorted by police as they walked through the streets, encouraging their neighbors to put the guns down.
15-year-old hospitalized after shooting near 28th and Courtland
MILWAUKEE -- A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized following a shooting near 28th and Courtland late Friday, August 2.According to officials, the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. Officers found the boy suffering from a serious gunshot wound, and he was conveyed to a nearby hospital.The investigation is ongoing, and police are trying to determine the circumstances behind the shooting and locate suspect(s) involved.
MILWAUKEE -- A 15-year-old boy was hospitalized following a shooting near 28th and Courtland late Friday, August 2.According to officials, the incident happened around 11:30 p.m. Officers found the boy suffering from a serious gunshot wound, and he was conveyed to a nearby hospital.The investigation is ongoing, and police are trying to determine the circumstances behind the shooting and locate suspect(s) involved.
'Endangering the safety of innocent people:' Debate over pursuit policy reignited after 2 high-profile crashes
MILWAUKEE -- A debate over the Milwaukee Police Department's pursuit policy was reignited after two high-profile incidents in as many days.
MILWAUKEE -- A debate over the Milwaukee Police Department's pursuit policy was reignited after two high-profile incidents in as many days.