"There is no logical explanation for the department's actions:" Christopher Manney demands review of his firing
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Protesters are not the only ones asking for another review of the police shooting in Red Arrow Park.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Protesters are not the only ones asking for another review of the police shooting in Red Arrow Park.
Rev. Jackson in Milwaukee marches with Hamilton family, meets with Mayor Barrett
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Rev.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Rev.
Hamilton family supporters gather at Red Arrow Park, march on city streets
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dozens of supporters of the Dontre Hamilton family rallied at Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park on Friday afternoon, January 2nd.The rally began around 2:30 p.m. -- and was set to kick off a march to the Federal Courthouse where Rev.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dozens of supporters of the Dontre Hamilton family rallied at Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park on Friday afternoon, January 2nd.The rally began around 2:30 p.m. -- and was set to kick off a march to the Federal Courthouse where Rev.
Dontre Hamilton supporters to join Rev. Jesse Jackson in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Rev.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Rev.
As police supporters host New Year's Day demonstration, Sheriff Clarke says police should be praised, not protested
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After months of tension between law enforcement officials and protesters, those in support of police staged a demonstration on New Year's Day Thursday, January 1st.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After months of tension between law enforcement officials and protesters, those in support of police staged a demonstration on New Year's Day Thursday, January 1st.
Protesters hold news conference, say they're being targeted, arrested for exercising their rights
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The firestorm over Dontre Hamilton, shot and killed by former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney on April 30th in Red Arrow Park made its way to Milwaukee Police Department's District 5.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The firestorm over Dontre Hamilton, shot and killed by former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney on April 30th in Red Arrow Park made its way to Milwaukee Police Department's District 5.
Coalition for Justice, Hamilton family holds press conference in Chicago
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Demonstrators from Milwaukee protesting the decision by Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm NOT to charge former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney in the shooting death of 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton will make their way to Chicago this weekend.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Demonstrators from Milwaukee protesting the decision by Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm NOT to charge former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney in the shooting death of 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton will make their way to Chicago this weekend.
Hamilton family teaming up with Jesse Jackson to spread their message
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Hamilton family is taking their cause to Chicago and teaming up with Jesse Jackson.Jesse Jackson reached out to the Hamilton family earlier this week.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Hamilton family is taking their cause to Chicago and teaming up with Jesse Jackson.Jesse Jackson reached out to the Hamilton family earlier this week.
Documents describe Dontre Hamilton's battle with mental illness, his family's efforts to get him help
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This week, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm announced former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney‘s “use of force” in the shooting death of 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton was “justified self-defense and that defense cannot be reasonably overcome to establish a basis to charge Officer Manney with a crime.” With that announcement, dozens of documents related to the investigation were released, and we're now learning more about the mental health issues Dontre Hamilton was battling before he died.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- This week, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm announced former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney‘s “use of force” in the shooting death of 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton was “justified self-defense and that defense cannot be reasonably overcome to establish a basis to charge Officer Manney with a crime.” With that announcement, dozens of documents related to the investigation were released, and we're now learning more about the mental health issues Dontre Hamilton was battling before he died.
No arrests as large group of Dontre Hamilton supporters make their way to BMO Harris Bradley Center
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In the wake of a decision by Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm not to charge former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney in the shooting death of Dontre Hamilton in downtown Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park, Dontre Hamilton supporters gathered again Tuesday evening, December 23rd.The group continues to call for justice in Dontre Hamilton's death, and spread the message that black lives matter.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In the wake of a decision by Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm not to charge former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney in the shooting death of Dontre Hamilton in downtown Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park, Dontre Hamilton supporters gathered again Tuesday evening, December 23rd.The group continues to call for justice in Dontre Hamilton's death, and spread the message that black lives matter.
Paul Schmitz writes Huffington Post article about experience being arrested while protesting in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There's an article making the rounds online that paints a very different picture of demonstrations on I-43 last Friday night, December 19th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There's an article making the rounds online that paints a very different picture of demonstrations on I-43 last Friday night, December 19th.
Milwaukee aldermen propose five policing reforms in wake of no-charging decision in Hamilton case
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A group of Milwaukee aldermen proposed policing reforms on Tuesday morning, December 23rd.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A group of Milwaukee aldermen proposed policing reforms on Tuesday morning, December 23rd.
Independent reviewer: Manney's pat down of Dontre Hamilton was "reasonable and justified"
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In the eight months since Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed by former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney, there has been a lot of talk about the use of deadly force, but what about the pat down that started it all?Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn fired Manney in October, saying Manney treated Hamilton like a criminal when he decided to pat him down.It is that pat down that led to Hamilton's death.New documents released following Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm's decision not to criminally charge Manney in Hamilton's death suggest there's a difference of opinion regarding when police can and cannot legally perform pat downs on the street in Wisconsin."There`s a set of training and enforcements that you are taught and you don`t go hands on and start frisking somebody only because they appear to be mentally ill," Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said in announcing Manney's firing from MPD.That's why Christopher Manney lost his job."Christopher Manney treated Hamilton as a dangerous criminal instead of following his training," Chief Flynn said.Reports released on Monday, December 22nd though suggest Manney may have done everything right.Greenfield Police Lt.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In the eight months since Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed by former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney, there has been a lot of talk about the use of deadly force, but what about the pat down that started it all?Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn fired Manney in October, saying Manney treated Hamilton like a criminal when he decided to pat him down.It is that pat down that led to Hamilton's death.New documents released following Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm's decision not to criminally charge Manney in Hamilton's death suggest there's a difference of opinion regarding when police can and cannot legally perform pat downs on the street in Wisconsin."There`s a set of training and enforcements that you are taught and you don`t go hands on and start frisking somebody only because they appear to be mentally ill," Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said in announcing Manney's firing from MPD.That's why Christopher Manney lost his job."Christopher Manney treated Hamilton as a dangerous criminal instead of following his training," Chief Flynn said.Reports released on Monday, December 22nd though suggest Manney may have done everything right.Greenfield Police Lt.
Demonstrations by Hamilton supporters have hurt downtown businesses
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dontre Hamilton supporters have been demonstrating since the 31-year-old man was shot and killed by former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney back on April 30th in Red Arrow Park, and they continue to do so after Monday's decision by District Attorney John Chisholm NOT to criminally charge Manney in Hamilton's death.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dontre Hamilton supporters have been demonstrating since the 31-year-old man was shot and killed by former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney back on April 30th in Red Arrow Park, and they continue to do so after Monday's decision by District Attorney John Chisholm NOT to criminally charge Manney in Hamilton's death.
What's next for Hamilton family in wake of no-charging decision?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those who support Dontre Hamilton are denouncing Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm's decision NOT to criminally charge former Milwaukee Police Office Christopher Manney in connection with Hamilton's death, but now that the decision has been announced, some are focused on the future.The distress call made by Christopher Manney on April 30th after he shot and killed 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton in downtown Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park and dash cam video from the scene are evidence of a tragedy that cannot be erased."Officer-involved.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Those who support Dontre Hamilton are denouncing Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm's decision NOT to criminally charge former Milwaukee Police Office Christopher Manney in connection with Hamilton's death, but now that the decision has been announced, some are focused on the future.The distress call made by Christopher Manney on April 30th after he shot and killed 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton in downtown Milwaukee's Red Arrow Park and dash cam video from the scene are evidence of a tragedy that cannot be erased."Officer-involved.
“We’ll be back:” Hamilton supporters vow to continue to fight
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was a decision 8 months in the making.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was a decision 8 months in the making.
"We'll be back:" Hamilton protesters vow to continue to fight
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monday's decision in the Dontre Hamilton case and what's led up to it had the city on edge.The National Guard remains on standby.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Monday's decision in the Dontre Hamilton case and what's led up to it had the city on edge.The National Guard remains on standby.
Dispatch audio: Hear Christopher Manney's voice moments after shooting Dontre Hamilton
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With Monday's no-charging decision in the Dontre Hamilton case, piles of documents are being released.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With Monday's no-charging decision in the Dontre Hamilton case, piles of documents are being released.
"I feel for the family:" Community members discuss the Dontre Hamilton case
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The death of Dontre Hamilton, and Monday's decision by the DA has sparked more than just protests.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The death of Dontre Hamilton, and Monday's decision by the DA has sparked more than just protests.
One-on-one interview with Police Chief Ed Flynn following Manney decision
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- So far, no need for reinforcements like the National Guard after the Milwaukee District Attorney ruled the shooting of Dontre Hamilton was justified.Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn fired officer Christopher Manney for his actions leading up to the shooting, but says he's not surprised with today's results.The chief spoke one-on-one with FOX6 News' Bret Lemoine.Flynn agrees with Manney's decision to use force, he says he was defending himself against a man with a 'deadly weapon'.It was back in October when we finally learned the identity of the Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- So far, no need for reinforcements like the National Guard after the Milwaukee District Attorney ruled the shooting of Dontre Hamilton was justified.Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn fired officer Christopher Manney for his actions leading up to the shooting, but says he's not surprised with today's results.The chief spoke one-on-one with FOX6 News' Bret Lemoine.Flynn agrees with Manney's decision to use force, he says he was defending himself against a man with a 'deadly weapon'.It was back in October when we finally learned the identity of the Milwaukee police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton.