Milwaukee police: 31-year-old man shot, wounded near 14th and Becher

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened near 14th and Becher on the city's south side early Friday, June 26.Officials say the victim was at a party around 6:45 a.m. when a suspect started shooting and the victim was subsequently struck.

Alders move forward with plan requiring MPD 'to notify us' of plans to purchase military-grade equipment

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police may soon be required to get the approval of the Milwaukee Common Council when buying military-grade weapons and equipment -- one of several ideas on the table amid the goal of improving police-community relations discussed during a lengthy meeting Thursday, June 25 between police and the Public Safety and Health Committee.The committee agreed on several ideas for requiring more transparency and accountability from the Milwaukee Police Department -- ideas which will be taken up by the full Common Council."Are they required to notify us?" asked Alderman Scott Spiker.

MPD: Man shot, seriously injured near 38th and Lisbon

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police department is investigating a shooting that happened in the city's Washington Park neighborhood on Wednesday night, June 24.The shooting took place near 38th and Lisbon around 6:50 p.m. Authorities said the victim -- a 27-year-old Milwaukee man -- sustained serious injuries but is expected to survive.

MPD: 28-year-old man suffers injuries after roofing materials ignite at strip mall

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fire that occurred at 60th and Forest Home Avenue on the city's southwest side on Wednesday, June 24.Contractors were working on a roof at strip mall around 9 a.m. -- and were heating up roofing materials that subsequently ignited.A 28-year-old man suffered moderate injuries.

Police: Man shot, seriously injured near 60th and Green Tree

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on the city's north side Tuesday morning, June 23.Authorities said a 32-year-old Milwaukee man was struck around 10:30 a.m. near 60th and Green Tree.