A gun stealing a wallet and other items before taking off. 41. 34 they say come in groups and things like that, but it doesnt help. When they have a gun what are you gonna do. Officers say one of the culprits is just 13 years old. They caught him with a gun just hours later near humboldt and commerce. Less than mile away from the armed robbery. Its unclear how the teen got the weapon but the chief says nearly 2thousand guns have been taken off milwaukee streets so far this year. 38. 49 in terms of gun seizures milwaukee is a week we told you about a string of overnight armed robberies in the brady street area. Police say the suspect approached unsuspecting victims with a knife or gun, robbed them, then ran away. Kunert says hopelessness and fear is not how he wants to live his life. Life. 42. 37 its getting to be more and more and more, something has to happen. 3 Milwaukee Police are still looking for the other suspect investigating if they are responsible for other armed robberies in
A century a lot of residents are left wondering whats being done . Milwaukee mayor tom barrett telling the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel the city will hire more officers and police will get more funds. In the article, barrett wouldnt give specifics but said the Police Department budget will be significantly larger than this years budget, and well be funding multiple classes of new officers. Alderman bob donovan agrees with upping the police force. In a statement he emailed wisn 12 news this Morning Hours before we learned of the mayors plan, he mentioned milwaukees homicide rate per capita is higher than chicagos, and chicago is adding officers. Donovan writes, if that isnt a call for us to boost our own Police Staffing here in milwaukee, i dont know what is. Its our turn to step up and prioritize that safety of our people. Mayor barrett, what in the world are you waiting for . The alderman wasnt available to go on camera today. , Mayors Office but this is , definitely a story well be fol
Ahead forecast. Flash flood watch through 7pm thursday dodge, fond du lac, and sheboygan counties today scattered storms. High 78 tonight; more storms. Low 66 thursday and friday; additional showers and storms. Highs in the 60s and 70s. Forecast. Flash flood watch through 7pm thursday dodge, fond du lac, and sheboygan counties today scattered storms. High 78tonight; more 3 3 but you may still encounter some slick areas. Be sure to give yourself some extra time this 3 3 new this morning milwaukees northside. A Man Told Police he was shot around 2 this morning. While walking on the sidewalk near 20th and clarke. Right now investigators are trying to figure out who pulled the trigger. So far no suspects have been identified. The victim walked a few more blocks. Before responding paramedics were able to take him to the hospital for treatment. Police say he is expected to survive. Our . Top . Story at 6 the storms moving through our area right now. Now. Heavy rain. Wind. And even flooding i
Wheel again . And saved at sea. A fishing boat with dozens on board crashing into rocks, taking on water. Passengers scrambling for life rafts, waiting desperately to be rescued. We were in the right place at the right time for those people. How Good Samaritans got there in the nick of time. And good morning, america. Happy labor day. Great to have paula faris great to be here. Thanks for the invite, george. We hope youre having a safe and enjoyable Holiday Weekend so far. This morning all eyes are on hermine, tracking north. Warnings and watches are in place along the coastline. Its still ruining the holiday for millions even as the storm spins into the atlantic. Beaches are closed to swimmers this morning after red flag warnings like this one in bradley beach, new jersey. Look at ocean city on sunday. Those winds are so high right there blowing sand all across should be pretty packed this labor day. Those waves are hitting pretty hard right there. Ginger, even though the worst may ha
Wheel again . And saved at sea. A fishing boat with dozens on board crashing into rocks, taking on water. Passengers scrambling for life rafts, waiting desperately to be rescued. We were in the right place at the right time for those people. How Good Samaritans got there in the nick of time. And good morning, america. Happy labor day. Great to have paula faris here. Great to be here. Thanks for the invite, george. We hope youre having a safe and enjoyable Holiday Weekend so far. This morning all eyes are on hermine, tracking north. Warnings and watches are in place along the coastline. Its still ruining the holiday for millions even as the storm spins into the atlantic. Beaches are closed to swimmers this morning after red flag warnings like this one in bradley beach, new jersey. Look at ocean city on sunday. Those winds are so high right there blowing sand all across the shore. Now lets take a look live at that beach right now. Should be pretty packed this labor day. Those waves are h