Our big story at nine. A Community Honors a little girls memory. Nearly two years since her death. 5yearold Layla Petersen was killed in 2014. In a random shooting. This evening. Students and staff at her former school dedicated a special garden in her memory. Fox6s Madeline Anderson joins us in studio to explain the meani this garden is supposed to remind everyone who visits it of the joy little laylah brought to people while she was alive. As well as inspire hope and peace in the midst of her death. Beginning with a song from students who would have likely been Laylah Petersens classmates. Fridays peace garden dedication filled those in attendance with fond memories of the flowers, balloons, everything about this. She would adore it. For laylahs aunt catherine petersen. The green space outside northwest Catholic School helps family and friends feel less alone in their grief. 8 55 it reminds us that were not the only ones that miss her. On the evening of november 6th, 2014. Milwaukee
A Community Honors a little girls memory. Nearly two years since her death. 5yearold Layla Petersen was killed in 2014 in a random shooting. Last night students and staff at her former school dedicated a special garden in her memory. Fox6s Madeline Anderson explains the meaning behind the event. Beginning with a song from students who would have petersens classmates. Fridays peace garden dedication filled those in attendance with fond memories of the fiveyearold taken too soon. 9 27 she loved flowers, balloons, everything about this. She would adore it. For laylahs aunt catherine petersen. The green space outside northwest Catholic School helps family and friends feel less alone in their grief. 8 55 it reminds us that were not the only ones that miss 2014. Milwaukee police say laylah was sitting on her grandfathers lap in a home near 58th and fairmount. When she was shot twice in the head. Later dying at the hospital. 00 37 i think the murder of Laylah Petersen was an extroadinarily vi
In the act of remembering, commit ourselves to the act of doing something about it. 27 brad thanks madeline the investigation into the officer involved shooting of Sylville Smith is now complete. Wisconsin attorney general brad schimel announced today that the department of justice has wrapped up its investigation and has turned it over to the district attorneys office. Smith was shot and killed by Milwaukee Police last month. Sparking unrest and violence in the sherman park neighborhood. Police have said body camera video shows that smith was carrying a gun. That video will not be released until decides if criminal charges will be filed. An investigation is underway, after a grizzly discovery in the parking lot of the town of wheatlands best bargains store. According to the Kenosha County sheriffs department, by the time deputies arrive, just before 8 am, a red, pickup truck was fullyengulfed by flames. An unidentified, severelyburned body was locatedinside the vehicle. So far, no wor
You are watching fox 6 news at 10. 10p open friends. Family. And classmates. Honor a little girl. Shot and killed nearly two years ago. 5yearold Layla Petersen was shot and killed in november of 2014. Staff at northwest catholic school. Where laylah was in k4. Dedicated a peace garden in her memory. Fox6s Madeline Anderson spoke with those at the event. With pinwheels twirling and balloons bouncing in the wind. Fridays peace garden dedication filled those in attendance with fond memories 52 35 when it blooms in the spring, we are going to see a lot of vibrant colors, a lot of butterflies, she was a Big Butterfly fan. For laylahs family. The green space makes them feel less alone in their grief. 7 30 i know ill see her again someday, but it doesnt fill the hole in our hearts. On the evening of november 6th, 2014. Milwaukee police say laylah was sitting on her grandfathers lap in a home near 58th and fairmount. When she was shot twice in the head. Later dying at the hospital. Chief ed fl
It. 27 one of the men charged in connection with laylahs death is set to go to trial at the end of the month. Another will head to trial in october. The third suspect reached a plea deal with prosecutors and will be sentenced in october. The Wisconsin Department of justice has concluded its investigation into the Police Shooting of sylville smith. Smith was shot and killed by a Milwaukee Police officer on august violent protests in the sherman park neighborhood. City officials previously said smith was armed and pointed the gun at the officer during a foot chase. The officer who is also African American was wearing a body camera at the time. The report has been passed on the Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm who will decide whether or not to charge the officer. Charges filed today in the death of an oconomowoc woman. Jessie lee is charged with first degree intentional homicide month. Investigators say she died from a single gunshot wound to the head. Lee and schuster wer