Wauwatosa man confronts protesters, goes viral
Jason Fritz confronted protesters in Wauwatosa after the decision not to charge Officer Joseph Mensah in the fatal shooting of Alvin Cole -- and the video has gone viral.
Attorney: Federal civil rights lawsuit coming against Officer Mensah
Attorney Kimberley Motley said she plans to file a federal lawsuit against Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah in 17-year-old Alvin Cole's death.
Businesses damaged, looted hours after peaceful protests in Wauwatosa
Hundreds of people marched on Wednesday, Oct. 7 after Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm earlier Wednesday announced suspended Officer Joseph Mensah will not face charges.
Police: Gas deployed in Wauwatosa; windows broken at businesses
A curfew took effect at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Wauwatosa, with police noting everyone should stay home until 6 a.m. Thursday, except those going to and from work.
DA: No charges against Officer Mensah in shooting of Alvin Cole
There will be no criminal charges filed against Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah in the shooting death of Alvin Cole, 17, outside Mayfair Mall in February -- the officer's third fatal shooting in five years.
No charges against Officer Mensah in shooting of Alvin Cole
According to a news release from the governor's office, local authorities requested Wisconsin National Guard assistance in advance of an anticipated charging decision in the Alvin Cole case.
Gas deployed in Wauwatosa; windows broken at businesses, police say
A curfew took effect Wednesday evening in Wauwatosa, with police noting everyone should stay home except those going to and from work.
Governor authorizes National Guard to 'preserve public safety' in Wauwatosa
According to a news release from the governor's office, local authorities requested Wisconsin National Guard assistance in advance of an anticipated charging decision in the Alvin Cole/Joseph Mensah case.
Alvin Cole shot by Officer Mensah 23 minutes after entering Mayfair
Video and witness statements released after District Attorney John Chisholm's decision reveal what transpired in those 23 minutes.
Alvin Cole shot by Officer Mensah 23 minutes after entering Mayfair
Twenty-three minutes passed after Alvin Cole, 17, entered Mayfair Mall on the evening of Feb. 2, before he was fatally shot by Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah, according to files released by Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm.
Officials react to decision not to charge Mensah in Cole shooting
Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah will not face charges in the February shooting death of Alvin Cole, 17, outside Mayfair Mall, Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm announced Wednesday, Oct. 7, ruling Mensah's third fatal shooting in five years justified.
Wauwatosa issues curfew from 7 p.m. - 6 a.m. nightly until Monday
Wauwatosa city leaders announced a curfew will be in place from 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 through 6 a.m. Thursday.
Milwaukee County Courthouse closes early ahead of Mensah decision
The Milwaukee County Courthouse, Safety Building and Criminal Justice Facility will be closed as 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, officials announced.
Investigator: Wauwatosa Officer Joseph Mensah should be fired
A police officer who has shot and killed three people in a Milwaukee suburb should be fired because the risk is too great that he'll shoot a fourth person.
Evers authorizes National Guard to 'preserve public safety' in Wauwatosa
According to a news release from the governor's office, local authorities requested Wisconsin National Guard assistance in advance of an anticipated charging decision in the Alvin Cole/Joseph Mensah case.
'Pray everybody stays safe:' Possible unrest closes Mayfair early
The decision was made to close all stores at Mayfair Mall ahead of a decision in the Joseph Mensah/Alvin Cole case, with the Wisconsin National Guard pulling into the lot Wednesday afternoon.
Wauwatosa leaders, business owners prepare for potential protests
Officials in Wauwatosa are preparing in case protests turn into riots. City buildings are shut down -- while emergency responders across the area are on standby.
'We expect unrest:' Wauwatosa awaits decision in Alvin Cole shooting
An announcement is expected Wednesday from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office on whether to file criminal charges against Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah, who has killed three people in five years, the first two shootings ruled justified.
Wauwatosa awaits decision in Alvin Cole shooting
An announcement is expected Wednesday from the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office on whether to file criminal charges against Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah.
Wauwatosa City Hall to close early Wed., awaiting decision in Mensah case
Wauwatosa officials confirm that city hall is closing early Wednesday because of an expected announcement related to Officer Joseph Mensah.