Milwaukee police ask for public's help to ID suspects in robbery of business
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating the subjects wanted for a strong-arm robbery that occurred near 57th and Appleton Avenue on Sunday, May 31.Police say the suspects forced entry into a closed business just after midnight -- while an employee was in the building.
'Extremely disturbing:' Death of 3-month-old child in Milwaukee investigated as homicide
MILWAUKEE -- A homicide investigation is underway after a 3-month-old boy died Sunday, June 14 at Children's Wisconsin.
MPD squad car involved in crash near 35th and Forest Home
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police squad car was involved in a crash near S. 35th Street and Forest Home Avenue just before 1 p.m. on Monday, June 15.Officials say an MPD squad had its lights and siren on and was going through the intersection -- attempting to conduct a traffic stop when it struck a vehicle.
City leaders seek 10% Milwaukee Police Department budget reduction in 2021
MILWAUKEE -- Common Council President Cavalier Johnson says a file was introduced on Monday, June 15 with the purpose of directing the City of Milwaukee’s budget office to prepare a model 2021 police department budget showing a 10% reduction in resources.
Police: 2 shot, wounded during argument following accident in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday, June 14 near Teutonia and Hampton.
Police: Man fatally shot near Teutonia and Cornell in Milwaukee, no arrests made
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Sunday afternoon, June 14 near Teutonia and Cornell.The victim, a 36-year-old man from Milwaukee died as a result of his injuries.
Mothers march on the streets of downtown Milwaukee: 'We hear the cries of our children'
MILWAUKEE -- There was a march through the streets of downtown Milwaukee on Sunday, June 14 that featured a special group of women -- mothers.
19-year-old robbed, shot near 29th and Wisconsin, police say
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Tuesday, June 9 around 1:30 a.m. but was not reported until Saturday, June 13 when the victim walked into a hospital for treatment.Police say the victim was walking near N. 29th Street and W.
Milwaukee police request public help finding critical missing 70-year-old
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has asked for the public's help finding critically missing 70-year-old Johnny Patterson.He was last seen near 33rd and Highland on June 6 at 9 p.m.Patterson is described as an African-American male and was last seen wearing a black leather vest, blue jeans, black tennis shoes and carrying a light brown walking cane.He left the area on foot.Contact MPD District 3 at 414-935-7234 with any information regarding his location.
MPD: 19-year-old shot, wounded near Teutonia and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened near Teutonia and Villard on Saturday afternoon, June 13.The victim -- a 19-year-old Milwaukee man -- sustained a graze wound to his right leg and was taken to the hospital, police said.The circumstances surrounding the shooting are related to a minor vehicle accident and police are seeking two unidentified suspects.Anyone with information in regard to the incident is asked to call Milwaukee police at (414) 935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS.
26-year-old victim shot while driving near 76th and Mill, police say
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, June 12, around 10:15 p.m., near N. 76th Street and Mill Road.The victim was driving when shots were fired and was subsequently struck, according to police.A 26-year-old man from Milwaukee sustained serious injuries.
23-year-old woman injured in shooting at house party near 6th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a house party on Saturday, June 13 shortly before 4 a.m. near N. 6th Street and W.
City attorney to review all curfew citations given to protesters: 'I will not take a blanket approach'
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee's newly-elected city attorney announced Friday, June 12 that he will review all curfew citations handed out to peaceful protesters following the death of George Floyd.
MPS to vote on terminating contract with Milwaukee Police Department
MILWAUKEE -- The officer-involved death of George Floyd has sparked conversations about change and reform across the U.S. Locally, Milwaukee Public Schools is now taking a stand when it comes to its relationship with the Milwaukee Police Department.Racial inequalities, police departments and their roles in the community are just a few issues now at the forefront across the country.
21-year-old injured in shooting near 70th and Glendale Friday morning
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, June 12 around 10:40 a.m. near N. 70th Street and W.
Police: 3 shot, wounded in 2 separate incidents in Milwaukee, no arrests made
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened Thursday night, June 11.
Charges filed against parents after toddler finds gun, shoots himself
MILWAUKEE -- Rashad Hampton, 23, and Cassandra Holmes, 21, have been charged with a variety of counts after their 2-year-old son got a hold of a gun and shot himself in the hand on June 2.
Milwaukee FPC meets to discuss police response to protests, unrest
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales went before his bosses at the Fire and Police Commission for the first time Thursday, June 11 since protests broke out across the city.The FPC discussed the Milwaukee Police Department's response to the protests.
'Highly inappropriate:' MPD tweet about department budget draws criticism from city leader
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department took to Twitter on Thursday, June 11 to criticize city leaders, blaming them for reduced funding and an increase in crime.The tweet did not sit well with Cavalier Johnson, president of the Milwaukee Common Council, who called it an inappropriate political jab.
Police: 2 West Bend men charged in connection to fatal Milwaukee shooting
MILWAUKEE -- Two men from West Bend have been charged in connection to a fatal shooting that happened in Milwaukee on Wednesday, June 3.Kasey Reich, 23, and Tanzanna Roberts, 20, each face one count of second-degree reckless homicide as a party to a crime, use of a dangerous weapon.According to a criminal complaint, Milwaukee police were sent to a scene near Sherman and Locust for a reported shooting and a body in the street around 9 p.m. on June 3.