Protesters calling for justice, unity trek for hours across Milwaukee, into Wauwatosa
MILWAUKEE -- People again gathered for protests and demonstrations in Milwaukee on Saturday, May 30 in response to the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.The call for justice was heard all across the city as the protest traveled from Milwaukee's lakefront all the way to Wauwatosa over its close to eight-hours-long journey.
'It's a shame:' Businesses looted hours after peaceful protests over George Floyd's death
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of people marched in Milwaukee on Friday, May 29 in memory of George Floyd.
George Floyd protests may resonate for Milwaukeeans who experienced Sherman Park unrest in 2016
MILWAUKEE -- Protesters in Minneapolis have set fire to cars and businesses and carried away items from boarded-up convenience stores -- the violent protests spreading to other U.S. cities, including Milwaukee.
Police: 50-year-old man wounded in drive-by shooting near North and MLK
MILWAUKEE -- A 50-year-old man was shot near North Avenue and Doctor Martin Luther King Jr.
'Tsunami hit the store:' Business left picking up the pieces after vandalism, looting
MILWAUKEE -- Several Milwaukee businesses were damaged after peaceful protests in memory of George Floyd took a turn overnight, Friday into Saturday.One of the businesses heavily damaged amid the vandalism and looting that began was Trend Benderz on the city's north side.The owner shared surveillance video capturing the minutes the damage unfolded.
Protesters swarm MPD District 5, several nearby businesses vandalized
MILWAUKEE -- There was violence and looting on Milwaukee's north side late Friday, May 29 and early Saturday, May 30 -- all in the wake of peaceful protests that happened in the city to mark the death of George Floyd.Floyd died Monday after officers arrested him for allegedly trying to pass a counterfeit $20 bill at a convenience store.
50 arrested after protests leave over a dozen businesses damaged in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Peaceful protests turned violent overnight in Milwaukee -- leaving over one dozen businesses damaged.
Milwaukee police officer suffers gunshot injury during civil unrest near District 5
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee police officer suffered a gunshot injury during civil unrest near 2nd and Locust early Saturday, May 30.
Man shot, wounded during argument on Milwaukee's south side, no arrests made
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened late Friday night, May 29 near 14th Street and Forest Home Avenue.
MPD: 19-year-old driver killed, passenger injured in crash near Lisbon and Capitol
MILWAUKEE -- A 19-year-old driver died in a crash that happened on W.
Police: Man shot, seriously injured in shooting near 27th and Center
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened on Friday evening, May 29 near 27th and Center.Authorities say a 30-year-old man sustained "serious injuries" after being shot in the abdomen.
Milwaukee police: 18-year-old man shot, walks to hospital for treatment
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say an 18-year-old man who suffered a gunshot wound around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 29 walked to a hospital for treatment.Officials say the location of the incident is still under investigation -- as are the circumstances leading up to the shooting.Milwaukee police continue to seek unknown suspects.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.
Protesters gathered in memory of George Floyd, march across Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Protesters rallied in memory of George Floyd in Minneapolis march from 27th and Center in Milwaukee -- and some of them walked down to the freeway at I-43 and North Avenue.FOX6 News saw police take three people into custody amid the otherwise peaceful protests as the crowd spilled onto the interstate.
Milwaukee police: 36-year-old man shot, wounded near 76th and Mill
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say a 36-year-old man was shot and wounded near 76th and Mill Road on Friday morning, May 29.Officials say the shooting happened around 4:20 a.m. -- and the victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.Milwaukee police are seeking unknown suspects.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.
Police: 2 shot, wounded in separate incidents in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that occurred Thursday night, May 28 and early Friday morning, May 29.The first shooting happened around 8:40 p.m. near 105th Street and Fairmount Avenue.The victim, a 19-year-old Milwaukee woman, suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound.
Family of Joel Acevedo says events in Minnesota prompted them to speak out; rally Friday
MILWAUKEE -- George Floyd gasped for breath during a Memorial Day arrest in which an officer kneeled on his neck for almost eight minutes.
Milwaukee Police Department to feature long-term missing persons on social media
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department announced Thursday, May 28 an effort to feature long-term missing persons on social media.Starting on Friday, May 29, the department will feature a long-term missing person on its social media platforms every two weeks to inform the community that the individual is still being looked for and that their cases is not forgotten.
Police: 2 arrested after pursuit ended in crash involving 2 squads near 35th and Greenfield
MILWAUKEE -- A pursuit ended with a crash and two arrests Wednesday night, May 27 near 35th Street and Greenfield Avenue.It began around 10:15 p.m. near 21st Street and Orchard Avenue, where officers spotted a reckless driver in a vehicle with no license plates.Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop -- but the driver fled, and the pursuit ensued, ending when the driver crashed into a pole and two squad cars.The driver, a 19-year-old man, and his 19-year-old passenger were arrested and taken to the hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.