Brown Deer police search for suspect involved in shooting on Park Plaza Ct.

BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Park Plaza Court Friday evening, October 23rd.Authorities say the shooting took place when two people who knew each other got into an altercation and one of them was shot.Police have identified a suspect but that person is not in custody at this time.Brown Deer Police tweeted shortly after 8 p.m. that the shooting scene was wrapping up, and there is no reason to believe the public is in danger.

Auto thefts on the rise in Brown Deer; police reveal what vehicles are a target

BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police are investigating a rash of car thefts that occurred on Friday, October 2nd.Authorities say three vehicles were stolen and they know of at least three or four more attempted thefts that took place all in Brown Deer.Police say the numbers are on the rise."They typically target Dodge vehicles and Chrysler vehicles, older models, vans and sedans -- those are easier for them to steal.

Brown Deer police need help locating suspect accused of pointing gun at women, threatening to "kill them all"

BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police are asking for the public's help identifying and apprehending a suspect accused of pointing a weapon at three females and threatening to "kill them all."The report regarding this incident came into police shortly before 6:00 p.m.Police say the suspect was traveling to Old Country Buffet for dinner with the victims in a vehicle when an argument ensued and the suspect became upset.

Brown Deer Police Department to take part in “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign

BROWN DEER -- The Brown Deer Police Department will join other law enforcement agencies throughout Wisconsin participating in the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” national campaign from Friday, August 21st to Monday, September 7th.According to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, last year there were 162 fatalities in alcohol-related crashes.

Three taken to the hospital after two-vehicle crash near 60th and Brown Deer Road

BROWN DEER -- Three people were taken to the hospital following a crash involving two vehicles that occurred near N. 60th Street and Brown Deer Road on Monday, August 10th.It happened around 6:00 p.m.North Shore Fire officials had to do some minor extrication on one door of one of the vehicles involved in the crash, due to the damage the car suffered.A 46-year-old woman, a 23-year-old woman, and a 15-year-old girl, all from the same vehicle, were injured.They were taken to the hospital for treatment of what are believed to be minor injuries.It is unclear what caused the crash.

Milwaukee police arrest 20-year-old man after attempted armed robbery at Brown Deer Walmart

BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police say a suspect is now in custody in connection with an attempted armed robbery that occurred at the Walmart Store near 63rd and West Brown Deer Road on Saturday evening, August 1st.We're told the 20-year-old Milwaukee man was arrested by Milwaukee police on Tuesday, August 4th.Police say just after 7:15 p.m. on Saturday, officers responded to the Walmart parking lot for a report of an attempted armed robbery.They say a 47-year-old woman was approached by the suspect in the parking lot -- with the suspect displaying a handgun and demanding the woman's purse.A 59-year-old man who was with the woman pushed the suspect away, and the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.No one was injured.

Brown Deer police seek suspect responsible for attempted armed robbery in Walmart parking lot

BROWN DEER -- Brown Deer police are seeking the suspect responsible for an attempted armed robbery that occurred at the Walmart store near 63rd and West Brown Deer Road on Saturday evening, August 1st.Police say just after 7:15 p.m., officers responded to the Walmart parking lot for a report of an attempted armed robbery.They say a 47-year-old woman was approached by the suspect in the parking lot -- with the suspect displaying a handgun and demanding the woman's purse.A 59-year-old man who was with the woman pushed the suspect away, and the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.No one was injured.The suspect is described as an African-American man with a thin build, standing 5'10" to 6' tall.