Before that someone shot and , killed two people near 23rd and state. Both victims were men in their early 20s. Police believe it is related to a robbery. And around 6 00 last night, a shooter hit a man while he was driving. The victim crashed into another car near sherman and burleigh. Adrienne we checked with police, and so far this year 81 , people have been murdered in milwaukee. To put that in still 13 less than this time last year. Mayor tom barrett tells 12 news the violence has to stop. Im angry as to what happened last night but were going to , Work Together as a community to make sure that this is a city where people can be safe. Adrienne a tribute tonight to a nineyearold girl shot and killed in milwaukee earlier this year. Sheldon loved ones are building a peace garden at 15th and meinecke in memory of zalayia family, friends, and strangers of the little girl have been out there all day, digging up the ground and preparing the different planters. This area is right across t
Shattered. This is happening near sherman. They say another squad car was set on fire and they are trying to disperse the crowd peacefully. This all started this afternoon near 44th and auer. Wisn 12 news Ben Hutchison joining us live from police headquarters. We wanted you to leave the scene so you can stay safe, but i know there. Ben adrienne and sheldon, it was a very tense scene. Police advise us it would be safer to leave the area. As for what happened, the investigation is in the hands of the department of criminal investigations. An angry, emotional crowd stands near sherman and auer, demanding answers into what happened a block away, some people being held back from the police tape. Later, officers bringing in riot gear just in case things got out just hours earlier two officers attempted to stop a vehicle with two other men in it. Both men fled on foot. Ben Milwaukee Assistant Police chief bill jessup wouldnt say why they were being pulled over. Officers gave chase. One man wa