Dontre Hamilton death 10 years later
Tuesday, April 30, marks ten years since a Milwaukee police officer shot and killed 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton. Ten years later his family is doing everything they can to make sure he's not forgotten.
Tuesday, April 30, marks ten years since a Milwaukee police officer shot and killed 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton. Ten years later his family is doing everything they can to make sure he's not forgotten.
Family, community remember Dontre Hamilton 9 years after death
It has been nine years since a Milwaukee police officer shot and killed Dontre Hamilton at Red Arrow Park.
It has been nine years since a Milwaukee police officer shot and killed Dontre Hamilton at Red Arrow Park.
Dontre Hamilton Red Arrow Park memorial bench, plaque unveiled
A memorial bench and plaque in Dontre Hamilton's memory was unveiled at Red Arrow Park on Saturday, April 30 – also known as "Dontre Day."
A memorial bench and plaque in Dontre Hamilton's memory was unveiled at Red Arrow Park on Saturday, April 30 – also known as "Dontre Day."
Dontre Hamilton memorial bench, plaque unveiled at Red Arrow Park
A memorial bench and plaque in Dontre Hamilton's memory was unveiled at Red Arrow Park on Saturday, April 30 – also known as "Dontre Day."
A memorial bench and plaque in Dontre Hamilton's memory was unveiled at Red Arrow Park on Saturday, April 30 – also known as "Dontre Day."
Red Arrow Park Dontre Hamilton memorial funds approved
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors authorized funds Thursday for a Dontre Hamilton memorial at Red Arrow Park.
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors authorized funds Thursday for a Dontre Hamilton memorial at Red Arrow Park.
Red Arrow Park Dontre Hamilton memorial funds approved
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors authorized funds Thursday for a Dontre Hamilton memorial at Red Arrow Park.
The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors authorized funds Thursday for a Dontre Hamilton memorial at Red Arrow Park.
Dontre Hamilton police shooting: Family, others rally 7 years later
Family, friends and faith leaders on April 30 remembered the seventh anniversary of the fatal police shooting of Dontre Hamilton, rallying at Red Arrow Park where he died.
Family, friends and faith leaders on April 30 remembered the seventh anniversary of the fatal police shooting of Dontre Hamilton, rallying at Red Arrow Park where he died.
Dontre Hamilton shooting: Family, others rally 7 years later
Seven years after Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed in Red Arrow Park by a Milwaukee police officer, family, friends and faith leaders remembered him and continued their push for change.
Seven years after Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed in Red Arrow Park by a Milwaukee police officer, family, friends and faith leaders remembered him and continued their push for change.
Faith leaders call for peace on the anniversary of Dontre Hamilton's death
Leaders of Milwaukee’s faith community gathered for peace and justice Friday -- the 7th-anniversary of the death of Dontre Hamilton.
Leaders of Milwaukee’s faith community gathered for peace and justice Friday -- the 7th-anniversary of the death of Dontre Hamilton.
Activists hopeful for Biden administration: 'Change is here'
On his first night in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order addressing racial equity. It is an issue the 46th president of the United States has promised to advance since hitting the campaign trail.
On his first night in office, President Joe Biden signed an executive order addressing racial equity. It is an issue the 46th president of the United States has promised to advance since hitting the campaign trail.
'Stop killing Black men:' Families of Dontre Hamilton, Joel Acevedo join protest on final night of DNC
"The hope is that through the platform provided by the protest on August 20, these cases will earn the national coverage that they deserve," organizers said in the release.
"The hope is that through the platform provided by the protest on August 20, these cases will earn the national coverage that they deserve," organizers said in the release.
During march, petition circulated to cut MPD funding by 10%, invest in black communities
MILWAUKEE -- A march in Milwaukee Monday, June 8 was focused on changing the direction of the Milwaukee Police Department -- with demonstrators calling for more money to be invested in community programs.It was a long march -- about 4 miles in total, starting at Sherman Park and ending at Red Arrow Park.Through art, poetry and signs, the group urged city leaders to defund police and give the money back to black communities -- part of a movement called "Reclaim the 414." Sherman Park and Red Arrow Park were the locations of the fatal police shootings of Sylville Smith in August 2016 and Dontre Hamilton in April 2014.
MILWAUKEE -- A march in Milwaukee Monday, June 8 was focused on changing the direction of the Milwaukee Police Department -- with demonstrators calling for more money to be invested in community programs.It was a long march -- about 4 miles in total, starting at Sherman Park and ending at Red Arrow Park.Through art, poetry and signs, the group urged city leaders to defund police and give the money back to black communities -- part of a movement called "Reclaim the 414." Sherman Park and Red Arrow Park were the locations of the fatal police shootings of Sylville Smith in August 2016 and Dontre Hamilton in April 2014.
'So heinous:' George Floyd case hits close to home for brother of Dontre Hamilton
MILWAUKEE -- It has been six years since protests shut down streets in Milwaukee following the officer-involved shooting that took the life of Dontre Hamilton.
MILWAUKEE -- It has been six years since protests shut down streets in Milwaukee following the officer-involved shooting that took the life of Dontre Hamilton.
'A lot of death happening:' Milwaukee moms unite community with march against gun violence
MILWAUKEE -- Several organizations came together on Saturday morning, Aug. 31 for one cause: Stopping violence in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE -- Several organizations came together on Saturday morning, Aug. 31 for one cause: Stopping violence in Milwaukee.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit over 22 hours of OT from former officer who killed Dontre Hamilton
MILWAUKEE -- The former Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park in April of 2014 has lost another case against the city.A federal judge dismissed Christopher Manney's civil case.
MILWAUKEE -- The former Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton in Red Arrow Park in April of 2014 has lost another case against the city.A federal judge dismissed Christopher Manney's civil case.
Expert witness for prosecution: Brown Deer officer was not justified in shooting, wounding of man
MILWAUKEE -- Testimony began on Wednesday, Feb. 14 in the trial of a Brown Deer police officer charged for shooting a suspect during an attempted arrest in March 2016.
MILWAUKEE -- Testimony began on Wednesday, Feb. 14 in the trial of a Brown Deer police officer charged for shooting a suspect during an attempted arrest in March 2016.
Appeals Court upholds firing of Milwaukee officer who killed Dontre Hamilton
MADISON — A Wisconsin appeals court has upheld the firing of a Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed a black man.Former Officer Christopher Manney found Dontre Hamilton lying on the ground in a downtown park in 2014.
MADISON — A Wisconsin appeals court has upheld the firing of a Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed a black man.Former Officer Christopher Manney found Dontre Hamilton lying on the ground in a downtown park in 2014.