Medical examiner called to fatal shooting near 21st and Vine
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee County medical examiner was called to the scene of a fatal shooting Sunday night, June 7 near 21st Street and Vine Street.FOX6 News has reached out to Milwaukee police for details.This is a developing story.
4 charged, 1 at large after police said shots were fired toward officers near 20th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Sunday, June 7 announced charges against four people in connection with a shots fired incident that happened Tuesday night, June 2 near 20th Street and Center Street.Police said around 9:15 p.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter call and heard several shots being fired in the area.
Police: 32-year-old man fatally shot while driving near 49th and Center; 3rd homicide in 24 hours
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man was shot while driving and crashed into a building near 49th Street and Center Street Saturday evening, June 6 -- Milwaukee's third homicide in 24 hours, according to the medical examiner.It happened around 6:30 p.m.The victim, age 32, did not survive his injuries.The circumstances leading to the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD.
Recognize him? Man wanted for sexually assaulting woman near 28th and Hadley
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police need your help identifying and locating a man who sexually assaulted a woman near 28th Street and Hadley Street.Police said it happened Saturday, June 6 shortly before 9:30 a.m. as the woman walked in the area.According to police, while armed with a handgun, the man ordered her to the ground, went through her pockets -- and then sexually assaulted her.He fled the scene on foot.Anyone with information was asked to please contact MPD at 414-935-7401 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
Police say shooting at 27th and Locust likely result of road rage, 1 injured
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured near N. 27th Street and W.
Milwaukee Police Department shares video of officers standing with protesters
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department posted a video online Saturday, June 2, showing officers out in the community showing their support for protesters.Police said in a tweet:
4 suspects in Milwaukee felony investigation arrested in Wisconsin Dells
COLUMBIA COUNTY -- Four suspects wanted by Milwaukee police were arrested at a Wisconsin Dells motel on Saturday, June 6.In a Facebook post, the Columbia County Sheriff's Office said that Wisconsin Dells police received word from the Milwaukee Police Department around midnight that the suspects involved in an ongoing felony investigation could be in Wisconsin Dells.Around 9:30 a.m., police located a vehicle matching the MPD description outside a motel.
Police investigate fatal shooting near 41st and Wright
MILWAUKEE -- Police say one person is dead following a shooting near N. 41st Street and W.
Police say argument between couple leaves 1 dead, suspect in custody
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on Friday, June 5 around 7:25 p.m., near W.
'We're not being believed:' Milwaukee police chief voices frustration over unrest, procedure review
MILWAUKEE -- Tension is rising at Milwaukee's City Hall among Milwaukee police, Mayor Tom Barrett and other city leaders over the review of standard operating procedures for law enforcement.
Milwaukee police: 2 arrested after 2-year-old gets hold of gun, shoots self
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened Tuesday, June 2 around 1:30 p.m. on the city's northwest side.Authorities say a 2-year-old child sustained a non-life threatening injury when they got ahold of a gun and shot themselves on Lovers Lane just north of Hampton.A 23-year-old man and 21-year-old woman were arrested in connection to the incident.
Police: 63-year-old, 20-year-old wounded in pair of Milwaukee shootings
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department is investigating two shootings that happened Friday afternoon, June 5.The first occurred just after 2:30 p.m. near 14th and Harrison.
Milwaukee mayor announces commission to examine police practices, strengthen community trust
MILWAUKEE— Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced Friday, June 5 the creation of a Commission on Police Accountability and Reform to examine police practices and strengthen community trust among law enforcement officers in every neighborhood in the city.“The tragic events in recent days and the history of police violence in America underscore the critical need for the City of Milwaukee, and every city across the nation, to take specific actions to examine and transform America’s policing system.
WATCH: Milwaukee police release footage of unrest incidents across city
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department released footage on Thursday, June 4 of unrest and incidents that transpired across the city over the preceding week, following otherwise peaceful protests.In a statement, MPD said: "The Milwaukee Police Department supports your constitutional right to protest peacefully.
Police: 1 killed, driver arrested following pursuit, crash near 6th and Locust
MILWAUKEE -- One person was killed as a result of a crash near 6th and Locust on Thursday afternoon, June 4.In a news conference, police said they attempted to stop an SUV around 4:45 p.m. for driving recklessly down Center Street, but the vehicle -- which had people hanging out of the windows -- did not stop.
'Fix and change:' Community activists call for change as law enforcement, protesters cross paths
MILWAUKEE -- As protests following George Floyd's death continue, reports of excessive force and violence from protesters and law enforcement have emerged in Milwaukee.Before taking to the streets to march for another day, Community Task Force MKE gathered outside of Milwaukee police headquarters with requests for change to end racial disparity and, more immediately, to shift gears in the handling of recent demonstrations.
Watch: Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales takes part in peaceful march near 12th and Vine
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales took part in a peaceful march with members of the community Thursday afternoon, June 4.It began around 12:30 p.m. near 12th Street and Vine Street.PHOTO GALLERYDuring the march, Chief Morales discussed a tense situation that unfolded Wednesday night outside MPD's District 5.Witnesses said the crowd was peaceful, but FOX6 saw protesters throwing glass bottles and firecrackers, minor car crashes and officers deploying smoke or gas.Police said two officers and a 27-year-old man were struck by a hit-and-run driver while police were arresting the man "due to civil unrest." The vehicle was later found in Butler and three people were arrested.