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Body found in Lake Michigan at McKinley Park Government Pier
MILWAUKEE - A human body was discovered in Lake Michigan near McKinley Marina on Saturday morning, June 29. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office, the body was found near McKinley Marina on Government Pier at about 8 a.m. A fisherman notified the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management,...
Most Dangerous Cities in Wisconsin 2024: FBI Data Reveals Shocking Crime Rates – Is Your City on the List?
Crime Statistics Revealed in Wisconsin’s Most Dangerous Cities in 2024. Wisconsin’s Most Dangerous Cities 2024: Key Crime Data You Need to Know. Once upon a time, the biggest worry in Wisconsin was a Packers fan upset over a game, but now the state faces more serious dangers. According to Southwest Journal, the most dangerous cities in Wisconsin for 2024 have been identified using the latest FBI crime data. These cities which include larger places like Milwaukee and Madison have high rates of violent and property crimes. The most dangerous spot is a small town with fewer than 10,000 residents. There’s a clear need for more police with Wisconsin’s crime rates above the national average, security cameras, or drug rehab programs to tackle these issues. Before moving to or visiting these areas it’s important to be aware of their safety risks.
Fatal Milwaukee shooting; suspect goes to police, turns herself in
MILWAUKEE - One person is dead following a Friday shooting near 54th and Meinecke in Milwaukee. Milwaukee police were dispatched for a shooting just after 10 a.m. A body could be seen under a tarp in the middle of the block. "Somebody needs to tell me if that's my brother...
Milwaukee shooting: 2 adults, 2 children wounded at gas station
Four people, including two children, were wounded on Wednesday when shots were fired at a BP gas station in Milwaukee, authorities said. Read more trending news The shooting occurred at about 2:29 p.m. CDT at the station, located at 60th Street and Oklahoma Avenue, in the south side of the city, WISN-TV reported. According to the Milwaukee Police Department, several shots were fired at an occupied vehicle, striking the victims.
Sheridan Park shooting, victim reportedly shot in face: sheriff
MILWAUKEE - A man was shot at Sheridan Park in Cudahy on Friday, June 28. According to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to the scene around 5:15 p.m. for a report that the man had been shot in the face. The Cudahy Fire Department treated the 56-year-old...
Waukesha County alleged murder-for-hire plot; 2 men accused
WAUKESHA, Wis. - Two Waukesha County men are accused in an alleged murder-for-hire plot – a plot the criminal complaint indicates was concocted while the defendants were in jail together. The accused are 48-year-old Brendt Johannsen of Pewaukee and 28-year-old Nicholas Blandon of Waukesha. The two face the following...
After 13 people shot Wednesday, Milwaukee leaders say it's time to 'double down' on violence prevention efforts
City leaders are reacting with alarm to a spate of shootings that occurred Wednesday in Milwaukee, calling for more to be done to prevent gun violence and engage youth in the summer. Thirteen people were shot in Milwaukee on Wednesday, including a 25-year-old who died in a shootout with another...
Silver Alert canceled, missing man found safe
MILWAUKEE - UPDATE: The Silver Alert for John Deuchars has been canceled; he was found safe. The original missing person notice is available below. A Silver Alert was issued on Friday, June 28 for missing 69-year-old John Deuchars, last seen at the Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee. Deuchars is...
Grafton Milwaukee River rescue; kayakers, including child, found
GRAFTON, Wis. - Three kayakers, including a child, were rescued from the Milwaukee River in Grafton on Saturday morning, June 29. It happened off Manchester Drive shortly before noon. According to the fire department, the child and an adult were found clinging to a tree near an island. First responders...
Wauwatosa Home Depot theft arrest after crash: video
WAUWATOSA, Wis. - A Wauwatosa Home Depot theft led to a crash, a child injured and a suspect in custody on Tuesday, June 18. Police were called to the store near 124th and Capitol around 6:15 p.m. that day. The suspect got into a red van that headed down Capitol Drive.
Milwaukee fatal shooting, 40th and Vliet; residents ask to put guns down
MILWAUKEE - It was a violent day in Milwaukee, with at least 11 people shot, and one person killed on Wednesday, June 26. One person is dead and another is in the hospital following one of those shootings, near 40th and Vliet. The Milwaukee Fire Department said the call came in around 4:45 p.m.
Attempted traffic stop leads to drug, gun bust
MILWAUKEE — Three Milwaukee men are in the Milwaukee County Jail and facing numerous felony charges after fleeing from an attempted traffic stop early Wednesday. The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office report at about 12:50 AM, a deputy attempted to stop a sedan on W. National Ave. for reckless driving and speeding. The car had just exited westbound I-794 from the Lake Interchange. After seeing the car recklessly driving, the deputy waited for backup before attempting the traffic stop.
Thirteen Shot in Violent Day in Milwaukee
Milwaukee experienced a violent day on Wednesday with thirteen people shot, one fatally. The shootings began around 4 a.m. at 96th and Beatrice and continued until 6:40 p.m. with three people shot in two separate incidents. The fatal shooting occurred just before noon at 22nd and Roosevelt. Milwaukee Police reported...
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