'A slaughterhouse:' Police say 4 victims hurt in shooting during basketball games, picnic at Washington Park

'A slaughterhouse:' Police say 4 victims hurt in shooting during basketball games, picnic at Washington Park

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday afternoon, Aug. 4 on the basketball courts at Washington Park -- located near 40th and Vliet that left four people injured.Police said three 18-year-old men and a 20-year-old man suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening after the shooting that happened shortly after 3 p.m. The motive is under investigation.People who were at the park told FOX6 News a group of young men and teenagers were playing basketball, while several church members were sitting at picnic tables, grilling out.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday afternoon, Aug. 4 on the basketball courts at Washington Park -- located near 40th and Vliet that left four people injured.Police said three 18-year-old men and a 20-year-old man suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening after the shooting that happened shortly after 3 p.m. The motive is under investigation.People who were at the park told FOX6 News a group of young men and teenagers were playing basketball, while several church members were sitting at picnic tables, grilling out.

Day care license revoked after 10-year-old caught on camera hitting, punching 16-month-old

Day care license revoked after 10-year-old caught on camera hitting, punching 16-month-old

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee day care's license was revoked after state officials say it was determined a 10-year-old boy "had been punching" a 16-month-old girl at the facility located near 52nd and Center.According to a letter from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, issued on Friday, Aug. 3, the license was issued to Rona Jones to operate the "Infants Toddlers and School Age Scholars" facility.The letter says on Aug. 1., state officials received information that a child had hit the 16-month-old girl at the facility on July 31 around 6 p.m. -- causing swelling to the 16-month-old girl's eye area.

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee day care's license was revoked after state officials say it was determined a 10-year-old boy "had been punching" a 16-month-old girl at the facility located near 52nd and Center.According to a letter from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, issued on Friday, Aug. 3, the license was issued to Rona Jones to operate the "Infants Toddlers and School Age Scholars" facility.The letter says on Aug. 1., state officials received information that a child had hit the 16-month-old girl at the facility on July 31 around 6 p.m. -- causing swelling to the 16-month-old girl's eye area.

Wisconsin Democratic governor hopefuls criticize Foxconn deal

Wisconsin Democratic governor hopefuls criticize Foxconn deal

MILWAUKEE — The eight Democrats running for governor of Wisconsin expressed support for giving more control to local governments and criticized the deal struck by the state to bring a huge Foxconn Technology Group plant to Wisconsin.At a forum on issues impacting Milwaukee county, the candidates took chances to criticize Republican Gov.

MILWAUKEE — The eight Democrats running for governor of Wisconsin expressed support for giving more control to local governments and criticized the deal struck by the state to bring a huge Foxconn Technology Group plant to Wisconsin.At a forum on issues impacting Milwaukee county, the candidates took chances to criticize Republican Gov.

'Thank you for the outpouring of support:' Chief Morales releases video after 2 officer deaths in 2 months

'Thank you for the outpouring of support:' Chief Morales releases video after 2 officer deaths in 2 months

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, in a video released on Friday, Aug. 3, thanked the community for its "outpouring of support" after the loss of two Milwaukee police officers in two months.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, in a video released on Friday, Aug. 3, thanked the community for its "outpouring of support" after the loss of two Milwaukee police officers in two months.

Contractor hits gas line near Hampton and Santa Monica in Whitefish Bay, prompting evacuations

Contractor hits gas line near Hampton and Santa Monica in Whitefish Bay, prompting evacuations

WHITEFISH BAY -- We Energies officials were called out to Shoreland Avenue -- near Hampton and Santa Monica Boulevard in Whitefish Bay for a natural gas leak on Friday afternoon, Aug. 3.A We Energies spokeswoman said a report came in indicating a construction crew struck a gas line in the area.

WHITEFISH BAY -- We Energies officials were called out to Shoreland Avenue -- near Hampton and Santa Monica Boulevard in Whitefish Bay for a natural gas leak on Friday afternoon, Aug. 3.A We Energies spokeswoman said a report came in indicating a construction crew struck a gas line in the area.

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in shooting near 38th and Burleigh

Man suffers life-threatening injuries in shooting near 38th and Burleigh

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a man was shot and seriously wounded near 38th and Burleigh Thursday afternoon, Aug. 2.It happened around 2 p.m.The victim is a 40-year-old man who sustained life-threatening injuries.MPD is seeking suspects and investigating the circumstances surrounding this shooting.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a man was shot and seriously wounded near 38th and Burleigh Thursday afternoon, Aug. 2.It happened around 2 p.m.The victim is a 40-year-old man who sustained life-threatening injuries.MPD is seeking suspects and investigating the circumstances surrounding this shooting.

Recognize this guy? Milwaukee police seek help to ID armed robbery suspect

Recognize this guy? Milwaukee police seek help to ID armed robbery suspect

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help to identify suspect wanted in an armed robbery that happened near 76th and Howard on Sunday, July 29.Officials say around 3:15 p.m. Sunday, the suspect displayed a black firearm at a business, removed items from shelves, advised the clerk not to say anything and fled the scene.The suspect is described as a male, black with a thin build, 19-20 years old, 6’1”-6’2”, with a dark skin complexion and a deep voice.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help to identify suspect wanted in an armed robbery that happened near 76th and Howard on Sunday, July 29.Officials say around 3:15 p.m. Sunday, the suspect displayed a black firearm at a business, removed items from shelves, advised the clerk not to say anything and fled the scene.The suspect is described as a male, black with a thin build, 19-20 years old, 6’1”-6’2”, with a dark skin complexion and a deep voice.