Saw something or know something, we are asking for their help. As the owners cleanup and try to decide whether or not to reopen, the atf is asking for your help. The number to call is 1888atffire. They will be in the community for days as they continue their investigation. Joyce sherman park will close deputies will shut it down in less than an at 6 00. Hour wisn 12 was there this morning when they opened it up and took down the orange fencing. Neighbors say they want to be in the park tonight to support the community. I was like you know what, im going to get some trash bags, gloves. I will walk around and pray with those who need prayer. It is heartbreaking. I know some of the circumstances, but when i think because some of the devastation caused people to lose their jobs, that hurt too. Joyce the Sheriffs Office says the fencing will be up in the overnight until further notice. Hours the curfew for minors will also be enforced again tonight. Anyone 17 and under has to be off the str
Sherman park neighborhood. But what remains of this burned up gas station is a reminder of the unrest over the weekend. The atf is offering a 10thousand dollar reward leading to information that leads to arrests and convictions. The investigation covers a total of eight commercial fires that were set. Besides the bp station. Those include an Oreilly Auto Parts store, a bmo harris bank, a Beauty Supply store, a supermarket and three liquor stores. Three of those fires are near the intersections of 35th, du lac, and burleigh. The feds say the are working with the milwaukee fire department, and the state department of justice among other agencies. The owner of the bp gas station that was torched on saturday night. May not rebuild at the corner of the sherman and burleigh. There had been tensions earlier in the month but this weekends unrest made the situation much worse. T his Attorney Says his client now fears for his safety with his future unclear. For his safety with his future meanwhi
Other businesses are targeted . Now at 8 00 picking up the pieces. Whats next for businesses in the sherman park neighborhood. Plus president ial campaigns with eyes on wisconsin. Well break down Donald Trumps stop in west bend and tim kaines visit to madison. Plus, details on a Campaign Shake up for donald trump. Good morning and welcome back to wakeup. Time now x xx adlib Weather Forecast forecast from fox6 chief meteorologist rob haswell a few storms rolling through this morning with strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall at times. After the storms end this morning well the midday and early afternoon. More showers and storms are possible later today and this evening. Highs today will be in the mid 80s with dewpoints in the upper 60s. A area of High Pressure calms us a bit on thursday with some sun and highs in the upper 80s and feeling hotter with high dewpoints yet again. More storms are expected late friday night and into saturday. After those storms pass we finally get a break from
Picture from sherman park. Milwaukee police getting ready to enforce a 10pm curfew thats now less that an hour away. Anyone under 18 must be off the streets. And once again Police Closed sherman park at 6pm. Orange snow fences put up yesterday are still in place. The park reopens again tomorrow at 6 am. Its been four nights since the riots in milwaukee and every night seems to be getting better. Overnight mpd made 10 arrests and one report of shots fired. However officers, no damage to vehicles, businesses or homes. Saturday, 6 businesses were damaged by fire and theres now a 10 thousand dollar reward being offered by the atf. Our Ben Handelman and ashley sears are live near sherman park with the impact of those fires. Ben lets start with you. Good evening guys. Its a very different scene down here. Last night, there were few issues. Tonight no issues. Police department. The only presence is across the street in sherman park where a handful of deputies do have shields. Tonight the owne
My fingers here are actually black. A few chaplains and i ran up to help them put that very heavy safe into a truck. I asked how can people help. The family says they dont need any help right now. Theyre working it out through insurance, and weighing their options for the future. Live at sherman and burleigh, Ben Handelman fox 6 news. The bp is just one of several businesses affected by the events of the last few nights. Owners are trying to figure out whats next. Forward. It is much calmer out here tonight. People have congregated in this area adjacent to sherman park. One Business Owners says he hopes it stays peaceful out hereafter losing nearly everything. 11 34 trying to keep my faith and just its not easy it wears on you. To see your ashes. 12 08 its been a stressful couple of days. In the Early Morning hours sunday Gary Mulheron watched as his business a to z wholesaleburn. Lit on fireby violent protesters. 13 10 why my business . Why all these other businesses are targeted . Si