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
East side. When it happened last night, some ducked inside their homes, others ran outside to try to help. Witnesses who spoke with the driver say he appeared to be in shock. He wasnt injured, but his back window was shot out, and he waited for police right here. The gunmans vehicle is described as a black, chevy avalanche. Police tell us this appears to be a road rage incident, they tell us the uber driver honked at a guy, who apparently followed him over here. Live on the east side, michele fiore, todays tmj4. Two men are charged in the killing of 32yearold shawn ostrom. A chef at the pfister hotel. 20yearold hussain sami is charged with firstdegree reckless homicide. And 45yearold Imed Chabbouh is charged with aggravated battery. Police say a fight led to the stabbing, which happened outside a bar near brady funeral for ostrom will be held monday morning in monroe. A visitation is scheduled for tomorrow. We now know more about a closeddoor meeting that took place thursday night, reg
Our big story at 9 wisconsin pulls off a stunning upset at Lambeau Field the badgers beat 5th ranked lsu in the College Football classic. Tom pipines kicks off our team coverage. The badgers began playing football in the big ten conference 120 many bigger wins than todays. The fact that in came at Lambeau Fieldthe greatest venue in the nfl. Makes it even more special. One of the heroes of the afternoon was kicker rafael gaglianonethe slimmed down kicker wearing number 27 in honor of the late nebraska punter sam foltz. Booted 3 field goals. The crucial one was the 47 yard eventual game winner. 1614 wisconsin. The defensive effort was clinching points. Brandon harris pressured. His throw picked off by dakota dixon he was creamed by a cheapshot hit that led to an ejection. Senior quarterback bart houstonnamed after packers legend bart starr goes makes his first career start at lambeau. And wins it means a lot. I think it means more to my dad cause thats his favorite player and i dont know
Employees say they were sent a video message warning them of the potential layoffs to come. The company cited the current low investment rates for customers, as a factor in the cuts. So far theres no word on how many jobs could be cut or when the cuts could be expected. Good samaritans come to the rescue after an overnight rollover crash in bay view. Officials say a truck flipped over near 794 and oklahoma shortly before midnight. Two witnesses say they got the passenger out of the truck but were unable to help the driver. Were able to help free him. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Weather clear and quiet tonight with temperatures falling through the 60s this evening. Well drop into the 50s inland overnight, around 60 lakeside. High pressure will continue to dominate our weather through the holiday highs in the 70s saturday and sunday. Humidity levels will start to increase sunday and monday. It will warm into the 80s on labor day. The heat really builds by tuesday and w
Areas. Today is mostly sunny and pleasant with highs in the low to mid 70s, low humidity, and a light easterly breeze. Tonight is another clear and chilly night with lows in the 50s and a calm wind. New this morning. A man is in the hospital after being shot near 20th and nash. Police say it happened just before two this morning. What led to the shooting is unclear. But the 26yearold man was taken to a local hospital. His injuries are said to be serious. But hes expected to survive. After being shot. Police say it happened at 86th and hampton just before eight last night. The Man Told Police he was being robbed by two people when one of them shot him. His them shot him. His injuries are nonlife threatening. August was the deadliest month in 25 years in milwaukee the per capita murder rate here outpacing chicago. There were 24 homicides in milwaukee last month the last time there were that many murders was in 1991 after authorities searched flynn is urging the community to create positi