32-year-old man injured in shooting near 55th and Congress
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a shooting that occurred near 55th Street and Congress Street on Sunday, May 17, around 12:30 a.m.A 32-year-old man from Milwaukee sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital, according to police.The circumstances that led to the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with any information can contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or Milwaukee Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.
Milwaukee police: Man shot, wounded in shooting near Hopkins and Villard
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday evening on the city's north side.Authorities say a 31-year-old man was shot and wounded near Hopkins and Villard at around 5:40 p.m. on May 16.
WATCH: Video tribute for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department released a video tribute in honor of fallen Officer Matthew Rittner on Friday, May 15."Although we were unable to celebrate Officer Matthew Rittner in Washington D.C. for the 2020 National Police Week, we celebrate him in our hearts," Sgt.
MPD: Man faces life-threatening injuries after shooting near 44th and Keefe
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police responded to a shooting that happened around 1:15 p.m. near 44th and Keefe on Friday, May 15.Authorities say the victim, a 25-year-old Milwaukee man, sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Passenger from stolen vehicle in critical condition, struck by squad after crash during pursuit
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee man, 30, was hospitalized in critical condition after he was struck by a Milwaukee Police Department squad car after police said he was ejected from a stolen vehicle involved in a crash after a short pursuit.According to police, around 6:30 Thursday morning, officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop near 30th Street and North Avenue after spotting a stolen vehicle taken in a burglary.
Police: 2 dead following separate shootings in Milwaukee, no arrests made
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating two separate shooting incidents that happened early Thursday morning, May 14.
National Police Week: Officers Matthew Rittner, John Hetland honored during virtual vigil
MILWAUKEE -- Four police officers from Wisconsin were honored Wednesday, May 13 during a nationwide candlelight vigil honoring those who have died in the line of duty.Milwaukee Police Officer Matthew Rittner's colleagues watched that vigil together where he worked, since it didn't go on as planned in Washington, D.C. Rittner was just one of 135 officers in the United States who died in the line of duty in 2019 -- and one of 307 honored Wednesday.
Baby seriously hurt after being bitten by family dog; 45-year-old woman also injured
MILWAUKEE -- A baby suffered serious injuries in a dog bite incident Wednesday afternoon, May 13 near 60th Street and Helena Street.Police said the family dog bit the baby and a woman, 45, around 2:30 p.m.Both were taken to the hospital.
Tribute on 2 wheels: Bicycle riders honor law enforcement's fallen heroes
MILWAUKEE -- Every year, a bicycle ride of more than 300 miles takes place from New Jersey to our nation's capital.
Have you seen him? MPD seeks suspect in business burglary near 6th and Greenfield
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department has requested the public's assistance identifying and locating a suspect involved in a burglary that happened on the city's south side Tuesday morning.Police say the suspect broke into a closed business near 6th and Greenfield around 12:25 a.m. on May 12 and took property from the business.The suspect is described as a white male, 30-35 years old, 5'8" to 5'9" tall and 160-175 pounds with a medium build.
Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and Cudahy receive $10.2M in awards to combat violent crime
WAUWATOSA -- The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) and the Office of Justice Programs’ Bureau of Justice Assistance have awarded more than $61 million in grant funding to support the Attorney General’s Operation Relentless Pursuit (ORP) initiative.Of that $61 million, the COPS Office awarded $9,712,096 to the Milwaukee Police Department (“MPD”); $226,061 to the Wauwatosa Police Department; and $301,412 to the Cudahy Police Department.Those awards will fund a total of 32 police officers: 30 for MPD and one each for Wauwatosa and Cudahy.According to a press release, the COPS Office, through its COPS Hiring Program (CHP), awarded a total of $51 million to be used to hire 214 sworn law enforcement officers for state and local law enforcement task forces.
Man charged in the shooting death of Cathy King outside Walgreens on 27th and North
MILWAUKEE -- The man accused in the shooting death of Cathy King, 48, outside of Walgreens on 27th Street and North Avenue on Tuesday, May 5 was charged Monday, May 11 with first-degree intentional homicide.
7 injured in rollover crash stemming from a shots fired incident near 64th and Carmen, 2 arrested
MILWAUKEE -- Police are investigating a crash involving two vehicles that occurred on Monday, May 11, 2020, around 3:30 p.m. near 64th Street and Carmen Avenue.
28-year-old man injured in shooting near Hopkins and Lancaster
MILWAUKEE -- Police say they are investigating a non-fatal shooting that occurred on Monday, May 11 around 11:30 a.m. near W.
'Didn't see the person:' 60-year-old driver accused in fatal hit-and-run after victim fell in street
MILWAUKEE -- Prosecutors said a hit-and-run driver told police he did not see a man laying in the roadway near 23rd Street and Center Street early on May 5 before striking the 45-year-old man and driving away.
MPD: 67-year-old man arrested for allegedly stabbing, wounding 34-year-old woman
MILWAUKEE -- A 67-year-old man is expected to face criminal charges after an incident near 29th and Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee on Sunday, May 10.Officials say around 8:40 p.m. Sunday, a 34-year-old woman was stabbed and suffered a serious injury -- allegedly at the hands of the 67-year-old man during an argument.
Charged: 3rd person accused in death of Milwaukee man near 29th and Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- A third person has been criminally charged in connection with the death of Joseph Crivello near 29th and Wisconsin on April 17.