In the wake of last weeks unrest a state representative is calling for changes to the makeup of the Milwaukee Police department. That means hiring more officers from certain zip codes. Fox 6s ashley sears is here to explain. State representative leon youngwants to see mpd be more representative of the people it polices. And hes calling for 40 percent of new Milwaukee Police hires to come from low income zip codes. Between police and the people it is a reoccurring issue coming to a head just last week sherman park unrest has a city and state looking for solutions 10 57 the status quo cannot continue on. State representative leon young believes he has an answer. He addressed issues at a Panel Discussion wednesday. 12 08 if you hire more people, a better relationship than somebody who is coming from the outside. Representative young says he will be proposing legislation that would require 40 percent of all new Milwaukee Police officer hires to come from low income zip codes. 12 17 maybe t
Another dreary fall day with scattered rain showers, gusty winds and highs remaining in the lower 60s. A ne wind will gust to 25 mph, and we could see a little sunshine by Late Afternoon. Tonight is partly cloudy, breezy and chilly with lows in the 50s. Decision 2016. Fresh off his debate with rival hillary clinton, donald trump will stop in wisconsin tonight. The republican president ial nominee will president ial nominee will hold a rally at the Waukesha County expo center. It starts at six pm. Doors open at three. Trump will be greeted by protesters outside the event. Hispanic Advocacy Group voces de la frontera plans to demonstrate outside the expo center at 430 this afternoon. The Group Accuses trump of being racist toward illegal Donald Trumps running mate mike pence is in wisconsin to prepare for the upcoming Vice President ial debate. He met with Governor Scott walker in madison and also visited one of the campaign offices. Pence will debate democratic Vice President ial nomine
Surgeries since then. A milwaukee man is under arrest tonight after police say he barricaded the doors of his home. And held a five hour standoff with authorities. Neighbors said the man fired shots at them this mo. Morning. Jacob kittilstad has more on the investigation right now. Jacob . 3 Milwaukee Police say their suspect. A 38yearold man living on the citys south side. Had his child in the home with him during this standoff situation. Police said they . Did not . Consider it a hostage situation. It was still tense circumstances. nat. a Tactical Response vehicle moves onto the 13 hundred block of orchard street. Parking in front of a blue home that sits next to demaetria dixons. Dixons. dixon 4;42;36when all the police were outside in the back. They told us to come in the house. 4;42;43they did tell us that everyone had to evacuate. It all started just before 10 am. When a neighbor called police saying a man had shot in his direction. Some witnesses said it was a dispute over garba
Ben it includes volunteers riding around the neighborhood, and logging what they witness and if needed, contacting officers for help. Were going to have two people driving in a patrol car in the neighborhood. Ben jim hiller is hoping citizen patrol visibility deters crime. If we can improve safety, give a better perception of safety, we think the neighborhood will be better for everybody. Im available to you all, however i can be helpful. Ben alderman khalif rainey says hes willing to listen to concerned residents. What i was expecting from the alderman was a plan of action. Be officer wants to know how positive change will make its way to sherman park. We asked the alderman for an interview. We just want to know how youre going to help the community . Im not answering that right now, but i appreciate it. Ben he declined. Right now, the residents say theyll come together and volunteer for patrols. Our ultimate goal is to increase the quality of life for sherman park residents through s
Milwaukee man died on the street. Hours after the killing Milwaukee Police arrested the men they say are responsible. But that still doesnt ease the anxiety of some People Living in this neighborhood. Especially having george its like you always have to look over your shoulder. You feel the vibe is worrisome. Its worrisome. Police are not releasing the names of the suspects. Or possible charges but say suspects and victim knew each otheron east si ann sterling ttmj4 e attorney for a man suspected of plotting to attack a Masonic Center in milwaukee has asked for eight weeks to review evidence against his client. Samy Mohamed Hamzeh was charged in january with five counts of illegally possessing two machine guns and a silencer. Prosecutors have turned over 116 cds of evidence, plotted to attack a Masonic Center in downtown milwaukee, and allegedly toured the center and practiced at a shooting range. Hamzeh remains in custody. A memorial mass held today for the two nuns brutally murdered