Thats the most homicides in 25 years. In fact the last time Milwaukee Police were investigating this many deaths in one month they had just discovered Jeffery Dahmers victims. Tonight what chief flynn says needs to change. And victims of the violence share their perspective. It really hits home when it happens to you. That is our big story tonight sobering stats. Two dozen people were murdered in milwaukee last month. Thats two dozens families in mourning. Our ashley sears spoke to one of madeline anderson. She was at police chief ed flynns News Conference. What was his message, madeline . Milwaukee police chief ed flynn says the violence needs to stop. He held a News Conference downtown earlier today on those sobering numbers. Calling attention to last months 24 homicides. 42 09 if you didnt know better, youd think only 1 or 2 things happened all in the month of august police chief ed flynn says milwaukees murder exceeded chicago. A city that also experienced a recordsetting 90 homici
August. 42 09 5 people were murdered on the day of the riot. It was lost in the news. Flynn estimates 80percent of homicides are a result of gun violence. 48 43 the biggest driver of our homicides are arguments, fights, and retaliation by people with criminal records. Part of the solution he says starts with increasing penalties for felons caught in possession of a firearm. Making you know conceal carry illegally a misdemeanor no matter how many times youre those challenges. Flynn says officers have taken 1600 guns off the streets so far this year. Now. Hes urging the community to help law enforcement. Flynn says African Americans are the majority of homicide victims and assailants. 4442, the fact is we have to engage with the offending community on their turf, and were committed to continuing to do that in a way thats both lawful and restrained. Has a 70percent clearance rate when it comes to solving homicides. He says the bigger issue is getting cooperation from the community in nonf
24 homicides thats the most homicides in 25 years. Its also the most homicides since Jeffery Dahmers homicides were added to the county back in 1991. Startling statistic from Milwaukee Police chief ed flynn history books. The city had 24 homicides in august. Its the highest total since july 1991. Ashley sears and Madeline Anderson have our team coverage. Madeline lets start with you. Milwaukee police chief ed flynn says the violence needs to stop. He held a News Conference downtown earlier today on those city is Violent Crime. Calling attention to last months 24 homicides. Police chief ed flynn says milwaukees murder rate was so high. It exceeded chicago. A city that also experienced a recordsetting 90 homicides in august. The biggest driver of our homicides are arguments, fights, and retaliation by people with criminal records. Flynn estimates 80percent of homicides are a result of gun violence. Part of the solution he says starts with increasing penalties for felons caught in possess
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