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27-05-2025
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Milwaukee shootings, violent weekend; victim families frustrated
The Brief It was a violent Memorial Day weekend in Milwaukee in 2025. There were six separate shooting incidents that left two people dead and several more wounded. Families of victims are growing frustrated over the gun violence. MILWAUKEE - Memorial Day weekend is often seen as the unofficial start of summer. In Milwaukee, there were six separate shooting incidents leaving two people dead and several more wounded. What we know Georgia Thompson said her godson, 36-year-old Ronte Davis, and his brother had just left her home after a family gathering when they were involved in a double shooting at Union Cemetery on Milwaukee's north side Sunday night, May 25. "Just a car accident. Dude hit his car. His brother got out and asked him for some insurance and he pulled a gun and shot him," Thompson said. "They're torn up. His family is torn up." FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Milwaukee police said Davis was pronounced deceased at the scene. His brother was taken to a hospital. "It needs to stop. It needs to stop now. These guns ain't where it's at," Thompson said. "Y'all killing people. Innocent people." What we know That shooting was one of six that happened over the holiday weekend. The City of Milwaukee crime dashboard says there have been 47 homicides to date in 2025. While community activists credit city-wide gun violence prevention programs like 414 Life, Tracey Dent said more needs to be done. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News "I'm afraid because you know as days get warmer there's a spike in violence. It happens every year and you know how this year start off is really scares me," Dent said. "We gotta start teaching the people in our communities. These you know, you know, these things and how to deescalate a situation, and then try to find a positive out of every situation." What you can do Police are looking for those who are responsible for these shootings. Anyone with any information on any of these shootings is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app. The Source The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department and families impacted by gun violence.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Gun violence in Milwaukee costs taxpayers millions; what we learned
The Brief We're getting a new look at the cost of gun violence in Milwaukee. New research shows each homicide costs the city about $2 million. That money goes to health care, investigation, incarceration, victim compensation and social service assistance. MILWAUKEE - Gun violence is costing taxpayers millions of dollars. That is the message as a gun violence prevention program enters a new phase in Milwaukee. What we know Violence is Reggie Moore's focus in his work for Medical College of Wisconsin. "Gun violence is so high in the area," Moore said. "Each homicide costs the city of Milwaukee $2 million." FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The crime dashboard from Milwaukee police says there have been 47 homicides to date in 2025. By Moore's calculations, that is a cost of about $94 million – taxpayer money that goes to health care, investigation, incarceration, victim compensation and social service assistance. What they're saying On Thursday, Moore gave Milwaukee's Public Safety and Health Committee new information about costs as part of a partnership to prevent gun violence. "If we save one life, the internal investment is clear. The prevention is smart public safety," Moore said. Dig deeper You might have heard of the program, 414 Life. It started in 2018 and treats gun violence as a disease. The city helps fund the effort to prevent reinjury after gun violence, support people through recovery, and educate young people with the hope they avoid violence in the first place. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News "Since the program launched in 2018, there has been over 250 high risk situations where guns may have been presented or someone's house was shot up or threatened, so being able to intervene and descalate those situations is critically important," Moore said. What's next The next phase is now kicking off – evaluating the community impact of the program. The Source The information in this post came from the Milwaukee Police Department and 414 Life.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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2 people shot as gun violence complaints rise at Milwaukee parks this week
Just as residents and officials feared, gun violence complaints are rising at Milwaukee County parks as temperatures warm and the areas get more active at night. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has had to respond to a park both May 5 and 6 following reports of someone with a gun or shots fired. The Milwaukee Police Department, who is also investigating the May 6 shooting, say two people were shot at Tiefenthaler Park, at North 25th Street and West Galena Street. The victims are ages 20 and 28 and are being treated for injuries at an area hospital, police said. No other information was provided. Sheriff's deputies responded to the park at about 7:30 p.m. following report of multiple shots fired. The sheriff's office said Milwaukee police reported 17 shots fired on ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection technology. Witnesses reported that following the shots, up to six males ran from the park while holding guns, according to the sheriff's office. The night prior, deputies responded to Washington Park for fights and a person accused of having a rifle, according to the sheriff's office. As deputies arrived, a pursuit ensued with a suspected vehicle, which ended near North 38th Street and West Galena Street. Milwaukee police were the pursuing agency and made multiple arrests at that residential intersection after many neighbors and family members tried to stop the arrests of the suspects, according to police. Those moments were in-part captured in a viral video shared to Facebook. In late March, residents gathered at Dineen Park, 6901 W. Vienna Ave., to discuss gun violence at the parks. Dineen Park had been very active at the time, with large groups gatherings typically after hours. A 16-year-old boy and 26-year-old man died following a shooting at the park in March 2024 and a mass shooting killed one and injured nine others last July. Residents expressed that there aren't enough patrols for the park, while the sheriff's office stressed the need for residents to inform officials or law enforcement when they spot illegal or unsafe activity. "If no one's calling us, ... then we don't know that it's going on," said Brian Barkow, chief deputy with the sheriff's office. "If you hear gunshots, please call. They can't get there fast enough. ... If there is a large party going on, ... I guarantee you will see squads come." Residents do have the option to notify the sheriff's office anonymously, through the sheriff's office app. Residents who would rather not engage with law enforcement at all, can also contact 414Life, a team of violence interrupters that is housed at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Anyone with any information about either of this week's incident can also call Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or use the P3 Tips app. The Office of Community Wellness and Safety recommends that residents sign up for the city's Alert Neighbor Program, where neighbors can fill out an application and once approved, will conduct a safety walk with law enforcement and elected officials, and equipment will be distributed, like cameras and lighting, that increases safety. Where to find help Milwaukee's Office of Community Wellness and Safety recommends these resources for free support: 414Life outreach and conflict mediation support: 414-439-5525. Milwaukee County's 24-Hour Mental Health Crisis Line: 414-257-7222. Milwaukee's Child Mobile Crisis and Trauma Response Team: 414-257-7621. National crisis text line: Text HOPELINE to 741741 to text with a trained crisis counselor. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-799-7233. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 2 people shot as gun violence complaints rise at Milwaukee parks
Yahoo
13-04-2025
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Dineen Park shooting, Milwaukee group's pop-up aims to restore hope
The Brief A Milwaukee group organized a violence prevention initiative on Saturday. The event was held at Dineen Park, where three people were shot in March. Some people said the shooting made them wary about going to the park. MILWAUKEE - A shooting at Milwaukee's Dineen Park killed two people and wounded a third last month. Now, a local group is looking to restore hope after neighbors said the crime stole their sense of community and safety. What they're saying It's easier to connect when you have the right pieces coming together. On Saturday, those pieces were Milwaukee activists, law enforcement members and neighbors. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "What you're seeing here is the aftermath of bringing the community together," said David Sinclair, outreach supervisor with 414Life. "A resident recently just told me, 'Hey, after the event, many residents have been fearful of coming out.'" While some were fearful, others were discouraged. "I'm right down the street, so hearing that made me not want to take (my 2-year-old son) out," said neighbor Jakheel Jackson. "When incidents like that happen, it's hard trying to be motivated to come outside even more." Milwaukee's Violence Collective care team organized Saturday's pop-up, assuring people that it's alright to come out again. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News "Hope for this community is basically making sure that we connect with one another," Sinclair said. "It's our goal to make sure that when these shootings do happen that we are in those spaces right away to able to let the community know that you do have support." What's next Sinclair told FOX6 News the team wants to host more pop-up events like Saturday's throughout the summer to keep connecting with the public. He said he hopes they won't always follow a tragic incident. The Source FOX6 News interviewed people at Saturday's event and referenced prior coverage of the Dineen Park shooting, which included details from the Milwaukee Police Department, for information in this report.
