Police: 2 men hurt in shooting near 63rd and Congress
MILWAUKEE -- Two men were hurt in a shooting Wednesday evening, July 22 near 63rd Street and Congress Street.It happened just after 8 p.m.The extent of injuries was not immediately clear.
'He lost time:' Chief's attorney requests extension on deadlines for 11 directives from FPC
MILWAUKEE -- The attorney representing Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales said Wednesday, July 22 he's requesting more time from the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission for his client to comply with the 11 directives handed to him in a special session Monday, July 20.
Mayor Barrett, with power to overrule, 'reviewing' 11 directives issued by FPC for Chief Morales
MILWAUKEE -- The office of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, who has the power to overrule the 11 directives handed down for Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales in a special session Monday evening, July 20 by the Fire and Police Commission said Tuesday, "We are reviewing the directives and their intent at this time.”"A chief given a directive, and must implement directive unless overruled by mayor," said FPC Executive Director Griselda Aldrete during Monday's special session.CLICK HERE for the signed list of directives released by the FPC.The 11 directives are as follows:
Milwaukee police: 27-year-old man shot, wounded near 40th and Mill Road
MILWAUKEE -- Police are searching for unknown suspects after a 27-year-old man was shot and wounded near 40th and Mill Road on Wednesday morning, July 22.Officials say the victim was shot wound 9:15 a.m. -- and suffered serious injuries.
Recognize him? MPD needs your help to ID, locate suspect wanted in armed robbery
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in an armed robbery that occurred at a business near 85th and Brown Deer Road on Wednesday, July 15.Officials say suspect #1 entered the business around 5:30 p.m., brandished a gun, demanded, and obtained property.
MPD: 43-year-old extricated from vehicle, struck 2 parked cars in Bay View
MILWAUKEE -- A 43-year-old man was injured in an auto accident in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood on Tuesday morning, July 21.Police said the man, who was driving, struck two parked cars near Superior and Estes around 7:20 a.m. The man was extricated from his vehicle and sustained non-life-threatening injuries; he was taken to the hospital for treatment.The circumstances leading to the accident remain under investigation.
Milwaukee police investigate fatal shooting near 41st and Wright
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened early Tuesday morning, July 21 near 41st and Wright.
Supporters, critics of Chief Morales, including family of Joel Acevedo, rallied outside closed FPC session
There was relief for some, and disappointment for others as supporters and critics of Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales gathered outside City Hall while the Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission met Monday evening, July 20 to issue 11 directives for the chief.
FPC issues 11 directives for Chief Morales with deadlines; noncompliance could mean firing
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission in a special session Monday, July 20 issued 11 directives for Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales -- with every member of the commission voting in favor of requiring the chief to comply with the directives or face disciplinary action including suspension, demotion or firing.
FPC issues 11 directives for Chief Morales with deadlines; noncompliance could mean firing
The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission in a special session Monday, July 20 issued 11 directives for Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales -- with every member of the commission voting in favor of requiring the chief to comply with the directives or face disciplinary action including suspension, demotion or firing. The chief and his team said they will comply to the best of their ability to those directives they find legitimate and warranted.
Police ask for help identifying suspect in strong-arm robbery
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Police release images of 3 vehicles in search for those responsible for shooting near 39th and Garfield
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Monday, July 20 released surveillance images of two vehicles in their search for those responsible for a shooting Sunday near 39th Street and Garfield Avenue.It happened around 3:15 p.m.Police shared surveillance images of three vehicles:
Police: 1 dead, 5 wounded following separate shooting incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating six separate shooting incidents that happened Sunday, July 19 and Monday, July 20.
Amid calls for firing, Chief Morales says, ‘I’m going to do (my job) until I’m told not to’
Will Alfonso Morales remain chief of the Milwaukee Police Department? A group of citizens wants him terminated, and on Monday, July 20, the Fire and Police Commission will vote and issue directives for the chief in a special session. The chief said Saturday, July 18 he will continue to do his job until he's told not to.
Amid calls for firing, Chief Morales says, 'I'm going to do (my job) until I'm told not to'
Will Alfonso Morales remain chief of the Milwaukee Police Department? A group of citizens wants him terminated, and on Monday, July 20, the Fire and Police Commission will vote and issue directives for the chief in a special session. The chief said Saturday, July 18 he will continue to do his job until he's told not to.
Man wanted in fatal Neenah shooting arrested in Milwaukee
NEENAH, Wis. — Authorities have arrested a man sought in a fatal shooting in Neenah last month.Neenah Police Chief Aaron Olson said Saturday that U.S. marshals and Milwaukee police arrested Donald Lee Billings, 34, of Milwaukee Friday in Milwaukee.
Police investigate 3 non-fatal shootings; 3 injured
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating three shootings that left three people injured in Milwaukee.The first shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18 near 15th Street and North Avenue, where police said the victim was walking when shots were fired and he was subsequently struck.A 26-year-old man from Milwaukee sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
