Hundreds rally in downtown Milwaukee, demonstrate solidarity with people of Ferguson, MO

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Milwaukee on Sunday afternoon, August 17th to stand in solidarity with the people of Ferguson, Missouri -- they're demanding justice for the police-involved shooting of Michael Brown.The rally began at Red Arrow Park -- where police shot and killed 31-year-old Dontre Hamilton in April.

Standing in solidarity with Ferguson: Folks in Milwaukee stand up to "police brutality"

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- On the heels of the ongoing unrest and protests surrounding the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, a vigil was held at Dineen Park on Milwaukee’s West Side for victims of police brutality.18-year-old Brown was unarmed when he was shot and killed by a Ferguson police officer.In Milwaukee on Thursday, dozens stood together and showed support for grieving families -- standing up to what they’re calling “police brutality.” Folks reflected on the violence happening miles away.“We know that this happens to black youth.