MPS, MPD release video for students on how to enjoy summer vacation amid pandemic

MILWAUKEE -- In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, children in Milwaukee are left wondering how to spend their summer -- normally a time for socializing with friends and enjoying the outdoors.The Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Public Schools released a Facebook video on Friday, May 22 to give kids some ideas.MPD Superintendent Keith Posley called on his friend, Milwaukee Police Chief Alfonso Morales, to educate children on how to stay safe from the coronavirus but still have a fun summer.

12-year-old struck by bullet that entered home near 25th and Capitol

MILWAUKEE -- A 12-year-old girl was hurt when a bullet entered her home and struck near Thursday afternoon, May 21 near 25th Street and Capitol Drive.It happened just after 12:30 p.m.The girl suffered injuries that are not life-threatening.The circumstances leading up to the shooting are still under investigation.

Police seek 3 who broke into apartment garage, stole from vehicles on Weil near Burleigh

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, May 21 asked for help identifying and locating three young men who broke into a garage at an apartment complex on Weil Street near Burleigh Street and stole items from vehicles parked inside.It happened Monday, May 4 around 11 p.m.The three were described by police as follows:Suspect #1: Male, black between the ages of 15 and 19, with a thin build.

Police seek man who tried pulling cash tray from register at store near Hampton and Hopkins

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Thursday, May 21 asked for help identifying a man who got away with money after police said he tried pulling the cash tray from a register at a store near Hampton Avenue and Hopkins Street.It happened Tuesday, May 19 around 6:15 p.m.Police said the cashier was assisting a paying customer, and while the register was open, the man reached in and tried pulling out the cash tray.There was then a struggle between the cashier and the man -- who ran from the store with money.

Woman dies from injuries suffered in May 12 hit-and-run near Congress and Sherman; driver sought

MILWAUKEE -- A woman, 58, died from her injuries after a hit-and-run crash on May 12 in Milwaukee, police said Wednesday, May 20.The crash happened shortly after 3 p.m. near Congress Street and Sherman Boulevard.The woman was in critical condition after the crash, and passed away on Sunday afternoon, May 17.Anyone with information on the driver who hit her is asked to contact police at  414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips App.

37-year-old man brought to MPD District 7 with gunshot wounds, dies

MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened near N. 29th Street and Teutonia Avenue around 5:40 p.m. on Monday, May 18.A 37-year-old man sustained gunshot wounds and was transported to the District 7 Police Station, where he was pronounced dead after life-saving measures from responding officials were unsuccessful.The circumstances that led up to the shooting are under investigation and police are not releasing any more information at this time.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.