Five-month-old baby, man fatally stabbed, three others hurt on Milwaukee's west side

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two people are dead and three more critically hurt after a stabbing incident that happened in a duplex near 39th and Clybourn around 8:30 a.m. on Friday, January 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.

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.

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.

Manney use of force in Hamilton shooting ruled "justified self-defense," will not face charges

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office released a report on Monday morning, December 22nd that indicates 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."

Chief Flynn weighs in on no-charging decision in shooting death of Dontre Hamilton

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn shared his thoughts on the no-charging decision in the Dontre Hamilton fatal shooting on a visit to FOX6 News on Monday, December 22nd.

"Law and order will prevail in Milwaukee County:" City leaders prepare for more protests

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- As protesters meet to discuss future demonstrations, city leaders are preparing for the worst.The National Guard is on stand-by in case things get out of hand.Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke made the request this weekend to have the National Guard on stand-by.

"We could have had a tragedy:" Shootout near 20th and Brown, while school was in session

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred near 20th and Brown on Thursday morning, December 11th.It happened just after 10:00 a.m.Police say they received multiple calls from people reporting shots being fired.We're told people in two vehicles began shooting at one another.

YouTube video shows protesters on I-794; Sheriff Clarke, Chief Flynn discuss arrests

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A wave of angry protests over police treatment and tactics has swept the country -- from Ferguson, Missouri to New York to Milwaukee.

"Very impressive exchange of ideas:" Mayor Barrett reflects on White House Ferguson summit

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On Monday, December 1st, one week after a grand jury in Ferguson decided not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown, a White House summit focused on repairing the broken trust between police officers and the people they serve.

Following Ferguson decision, Chief Flynn's impassioned rebuke of misinformed protesters goes viral

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The fallout from a grand jury decision out of Ferguson that there's no probable cause to indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of Michael Brown has brought national attention to Milwaukee's top law enforcement officials.

Chief Flynn talks protests, violence following grand jury decision in Ferguson

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn joined FOX6 WakeUp Wednesday morning, November 26th to talk about the protests in Milwaukee and Ferguson following the grand jury decision in the Michael Brown case.In Ferguson on Monday, it was announced a grand jury has decided there is no probable cause to indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson in the August shooting of Michael Brown.That decision led to outrage and protests in Ferguson and across the country — including here in Milwaukee.The case out of Ferguson is similar to the case here in Milwaukee involving Dontre Hamilton. 31-year-old Hamilton was shot and killed in April by Milwaukee police officer Christopher Manney.

“This is a horrific act:" Chief Flynn brought to tears over shooting of Laylah Petersen

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police wrap their arms around the family of 5-year-old Laylah Petersen -- she was shot and killed Thursday night.Alongside Milwaukee Police and Mayor Tom Barrett, Petersen's family thanked the public for their support, and asked for help -- it was an emotional day.

Milwaukee Police Assoc.: 99.3% of members vote "no confidence" in Chief Ed Flynn

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee police union said Friday, October 31st that 99.3% of its members from the Milwaukee Police Department voted that they have no confidence in Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn.The results were made public during a news conference at the City Hall rotunda.In a news conference Friday morning, the police union would not announce how many officers voted.

"Time is weighing on them heavily:" Family marks six months since Dontre Hamilton was shot, killed

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It has been six months since 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton was shot and killed in Red Arrow Park in downtown Milwaukee by former Milwaukee Police Officer Christopher Manney.