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.
Police: Intoxicated driver arrested at scene of crash near 52nd and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was arrested after a crash early Friday, Aug. 2 near 52nd and Burleigh.It happened around 2 a.m.Police said an investigation into the single-vehicle crash revealed the driver, a woman, 23, was intoxicated.The driver was arrested, and a female passenger was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
MILWAUKEE -- A woman was arrested after a crash early Friday, Aug. 2 near 52nd and Burleigh.It happened around 2 a.m.Police said an investigation into the single-vehicle crash revealed the driver, a woman, 23, was intoxicated.The driver was arrested, and a female passenger was taken to the hospital for treatment of injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
'He can't be replaced:' Parents of innocent man killed during pursuit beg police to stop chasing
MILWAUKEE -- The parents of Lequon McCoy, 19, spoke with FOX6 News Friday, Aug. 2, after McCoy lost his life during a police pursuit.
MILWAUKEE -- The parents of Lequon McCoy, 19, spoke with FOX6 News Friday, Aug. 2, after McCoy lost his life during a police pursuit.
'Stop stealing cars!' 3 arrested after stolen SUV slammed into empty Payless near 10th and Mitchell
MILWAUKEE -- A stolen SUV barreled into an empty Payless shoe store near 10th and Mitchell on Milwaukee's south side Friday morning, Aug. 2.Neighbors said the crash shook buildings in the area, and responding officers found a smoking vehicle, and a damaged building."It was like, 'boom,'" said Carrie Meyer, witness. "I was like, 'Uh oh.
MILWAUKEE -- A stolen SUV barreled into an empty Payless shoe store near 10th and Mitchell on Milwaukee's south side Friday morning, Aug. 2.Neighbors said the crash shook buildings in the area, and responding officers found a smoking vehicle, and a damaged building."It was like, 'boom,'" said Carrie Meyer, witness. "I was like, 'Uh oh.
'Driver did an excellent job:' No injuries after semi hauling food caught fire on I-43 SB near Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- Officials are investigating a semi fire that caused major delays on I-43 Friday morning, August 2.It happened around 11:15 a.m.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the southbound I-43 off-ramp at Keefe Avenue would remain closed for several hours for cleanup.Thankfully, there were no injuries, and the contents of the semi were not hazardous.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials are investigating a semi fire that caused major delays on I-43 Friday morning, August 2.It happened around 11:15 a.m.The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said the southbound I-43 off-ramp at Keefe Avenue would remain closed for several hours for cleanup.Thankfully, there were no injuries, and the contents of the semi were not hazardous.
Police look to ID young men wanted in strong-armed robbery near 21st and Burleigh
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Friday, Aug. 2 asked for the public's help identifying two young men wanted in connection with a strong-armed robbery that happened Sunday night, July 28 near 21st and Burleigh.According to police, around 9 p.m., the victim was parked in the area when the two young men approached her vehicle.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Friday, Aug. 2 asked for the public's help identifying two young men wanted in connection with a strong-armed robbery that happened Sunday night, July 28 near 21st and Burleigh.According to police, around 9 p.m., the victim was parked in the area when the two young men approached her vehicle.