This browser does not support the Video element.
Crash involving Whitefish Bay police squad
A Whitefish Bay police squad was involved in a crash near Teutonia and Hampton in Milwaukee early Friday, Jan. 7.
MILWAUKEE - A Whitefish Bay police squad was involved in a crash near Teutonia and Hampton in Milwaukee early Friday, Jan. 7.
Officials say shortly before 1 a.m., the Whitefish Bay officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a speed violation. The vehicle failed to stop – and fled westbound on Hampton Avenue.
While approaching the intersection of W. Hampton Avenue and N. Teutonia Avenue, the Whitefish Bay squad slowed for a red traffic light and proceeded through with emergency lights and siren activated. A vehicle that was traveling southbound on N. Teutonia Avenue collided with the squad.
Police squad involved in crash near Teutonia and Hampton, Milwaukee (Credit: Incident Response)
SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News
Police squad involved in crash near Teutonia and Hampton, Milwaukee (Credit: Incident Response)
The officer and driver of the other vehicle were taken to a hospital for evaluation and have been released.
The fleeing vehicle was not located.
Police squad involved in crash near Teutonia and Hampton, Milwaukee (Credit: Incident Response)
60th and Port shooting: Bystander wounded, suspect arrested
A 22-year-old Milwaukee woman suffered a graze wound to the head following a shooting that happened near 60th and Port on Thursday evening, Jan. 6.
6th and Reservoir stabbing: Man injured, known suspect sought
Police are investigating a stabbing that happened near 6th and Reservoir around 2:45 a.m. Friday.