Call for change: Family of Dontre Hamilton rallies in downtown Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The family of Dontre Hamilton gathered at Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee on Friday morning, May 2nd.Hamilton, who has a history of mental illness, was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer after he grabbed the officer's baton and began beating the officer with it.It was an emotional morning for Dontre Hamilton's mother and older brother -- as they rallied.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The family of Dontre Hamilton gathered at Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee on Friday morning, May 2nd.Hamilton, who has a history of mental illness, was shot and killed by a Milwaukee police officer after he grabbed the officer's baton and began beating the officer with it.It was an emotional morning for Dontre Hamilton's mother and older brother -- as they rallied.
Chief Flynn: "We are not doing enough for the mentally ill"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said during a news conference on Thursday afternoon, May 1st, "We are not doing enough for the mentally ill."
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said during a news conference on Thursday afternoon, May 1st, "We are not doing enough for the mentally ill."
Dontre Hamilton's mother: Something happened 15 mins before shooting that could've saved him
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After the last shot was fired by an officer at Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park on Wednesday, April 30th an investigation began into why a man was killed.Police say it began with a struggle between an officer and 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton.The officer encountered Hamilton laying on the ground.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After the last shot was fired by an officer at Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park on Wednesday, April 30th an investigation began into why a man was killed.Police say it began with a struggle between an officer and 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton.The officer encountered Hamilton laying on the ground.
City leaders say "don't be afraid!" Even after shooting, downtown Milwaukee is safe
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett encouraged folks to "come on downtown" just hours after an officer-involved shooting inside Red Arrow Park on Wednesday afternoon, April 30th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett encouraged folks to "come on downtown" just hours after an officer-involved shooting inside Red Arrow Park on Wednesday afternoon, April 30th.