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Milwaukee police officer shot, 46th and Hampton; 2 in custody
The Brief A Milwaukee police officer was shot in the leg on Thursday, June 12. The shooting happened near 46th and Hampton around 6:45 p.m. Two men were taken into custody and charges are pending. MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee police officer was shot in the leg on Thursday, June 12. What we know It happened near 46th and Hampton. MPD responded to the area due to recent crime in the area around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Officers soon observed two people with guns and chased the suspects. Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman said an officer demanded one of the suspects, a 39-year-old male, drop the gun and the suspect refused, then gunfire was exchanged. Both the officer and the suspect were struck by gunfire. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The second suspect, a 19-year-old male, was arrested without further incident and nobody else was injured. Norman said the two guns were recovered. Dig deeper The injured officer is a 30-year-old male with over seven years of service. He was placed on leave, per routine. The police chief noted both the officer and the 39-year-old were taken to the hospital for non-fatal injuries. Charges against the two suspects will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office. The investigation is ongoing. What they're saying Mayor Cavalier Johnson condemned the shooting. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News "You're too damn old to be shooting at police officers at 39 years old," he said. "And worse, you have a 19-year-old kid with you? You're supposed to be a role model." Neighbor Jennifer Navarr's nerves were on edge. "I want my children to be safe," she said. "I just want us all to be blessed, and all of our babies to come home every night." "The Milwaukee Police Department sends our thoughts and prayers to our officer and wish him a speedy recovery," Norman said. The Milwaukee Police Association provided the following statement: "The Milwaukee Police Association was deeply concerned to hear that a District 7 police officer was shot this evening during an incident at 46th and Hampton Ave. The officer was transported to the hospital where he is currently being treated for what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. We are relieved to report that the officer is expected to make a full recovery. This incident comes just hours after the MPA issued a press release highlighting critically low staffing levels in this very district. We warned that officers are being pushed beyond safe limits and that the safety of both the public and our officers is being compromised. "Tonight's events underscore the urgency of our message," said Alexander Ayala, president of the MPA. "Our officers are committed to protecting this community, but they are doing so at great personal risk. We must tend to our officers' well-being—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. That starts with proper staffing, support, and resources." We commend the bravery of the officers who responded. The MPA is providing full support to the involved officers and their families, and we will continue advocating for the safety and health of all our members." What you can do The Source FOX6 News was on the scene and got information from Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman and Mayor Cavalier Johnson, as well as neighbors.
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18-04-2025
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Milwaukee police union calls for criminal charges against Froedtert Hospital staff that deny armed officer's care
The Milwaukee Police Association is calling for obstruction charges against Froedtert Hospital staff for demanding that police officers remove their firearm when on the premises. Froedtert ThedaCare Health apologized in an April 16 statement to a Milwaukee police officer who was seeking care at the Froedtert facility while on-duty and was turned away for carrying a duty firearm. The apology came in response to a letter from about two dozen Republican state lawmakers calling on Froedtert to review its policies and condemning the health system for what they called "indefensible" denial of care. Froedtert clarified that weapons in the possession of "authorized security and law enforcement officers" are permitted on its premises. "We are working to clarify our policies and educate our team members to help ensure this does not happen again," Bryce Gartland, president of the south region for Froedtert ThedaCare Health, said in the April 16 letter. When asked about department policy for removing an officer's service weapon while on-duty, the Milwaukee Police Department said it doesn't have a policy for this specific situation. "However, in general, officers are responsible for safeguarding their equipment (to include firearms)," an email from MPD said. The police union representing rank-and-file officers released a statement April 17, saying criminal charges against hospital staff should be considered. "It should go without saying that police officers deserve to be treated with dignity, just like everyone else who seeks medical treatment. But clearly we need to say it," the statement says. "Criminal activity, violent behavior, and dangerous situations don't stop at the doors of a hospital. Police officers carry firearms because their job demands that they be prepared for anything — at any moment. It's about duty, safety, and the reality that, when they wear the uniform and badge, they face threats others don't. It's about preparedness, and the unfortunate realities of the job. Police officers are often targeted by individuals who wish to do harm to law enforcement, whether it's retaliation, anti-police sentiment, or a desire to commit a crime without intervention, the uniform alone can make someone a target. "We call on Froedtert — and all area health systems — to know and better understand their policies when it comes to police officers carrying their firearms. Police officers carry firearms in sensitive locations not because they want to ignore rules, but because their job requires them to be prepared for danger — even in places where danger is unexpected." The union also claims that officers are often restricted access to patients when attempting to conduct investigations. "It is clear that staff at Froedtert facilities have routinely made the jobs of police officers more difficult or even impossible," the union said. "In the event that this reprehensible conduct continues, we are calling on our colleagues in law enforcement to pursue Obstruction charges against any Froedtert staff who interfere with a police officer in the course of conducting lawful investigations. It's essential to understand that when police officers are conducting a lawful investigation — especially involving evidence collection related to a crime — interference by hospital personnel is not only inappropriate, it also is unlawful." Froedtert directed the Journal Sentinel to its April 16 letter, which states, "We have reached out to contact the impacted patient and connected with our partners at the Milwaukee Police Department to help ensure a positive relationship and experience for everyone we collectively serve. We look forward to continuing to partner to improve the health and betterment of our communities." More: Milwaukee police officer injured in shooting released from hospital Sarah Volpenhein contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee police union calls for charges against Froedtert staff
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20-02-2025
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Milwaukee police officer injured in shooting released from hospital
A week after he was shot, Milwaukee police officer Daniel Gonzales was released from the hospital Wednesday. The Milwaukee Police Association said in a statement that Gonzales, 34, "has been in the fight of his life, enduring multiple surgeries but never giving up." He was shot Feb. 12 near the intersection of North 27th Street and West Wisconsin Avenue. Prior to Gonzales' arrival on the scene, a 24-year-old gunman, Isaiah Stott, was seen on video firing a semi-automatic rifle into the air. Upon the officers' arrival, Stott fired on the officers, striking Gonzales in the side of the chest and his calf, authorities say. Gonzales' partner returned fire, fatally striking Stott, according to police. Gonzales was rushed into emergency surgery at Froedtert Hospital and then he endured a second surgery. He had since been in recovery at the hospital. The police union said Gonzales' family does not wish to be interviewed, but Gonzales had brief remarks for the cameras at Froedtert Wednesday. "Nothing short of a miracle …," he said. "From my first responders on scene and of course everybody here. ... It's giving me a lot more time with my family, my first responding family as well." Gonzales' partner, who shot Stott, is a 37-year-old man with eight years of service and has been placed on administrative duty, which is routine in police shootings. A Milwaukee Police Department policy requires footage of critical incidents to be released publicly within 15 days and allows for the family of those killed by police to access the footage in private within 48 hours. Stott's father told the Journal Sentinel his son was a Marine Corps veteran who had struggled with mental health. Stott posted rambling videos to his Facebook page in the days before the shooting, saying how his name would soon be involved in "dumb" actions and "don't be surprised." Earlier this week, it was revealed that Stott attempted to enter Evolve Church, 6550 N. 76th St., the day before the shooting, saying he wanted to rid the church of "evil" and threatened to kill people, records show. A security guard called police. Once police arrived, they deemed him to be emotionally disturbed, but they found no gun. A spokesperson for Milwaukee police said on Monday the department's Crisis Assessment Response Teams, known as CART, responded to the situation as well. The team conducted a crisis assessment of Stott and determined he did not meet the state legal requirements for what's called a Chapter 51 hold, or an involuntary 72-hour mental health hold for those who are deemed a threat to themselves or others. Stott was released that day, police said. The Oak Creek Police Department is handling the investigation of the police shooting of Stott. Any recommended charges would be referred to the Milwaukee County district attorney, who would make a charging decision. The police union started a fundraiser to help with the Gonzales' recovery. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee police officer injured in shooting released from hospital
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19-02-2025
- Politics
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School resource officers in MPS; the next steps
The Brief A judge ordered that Milwaukee Public Schools and the City of Milwaukee must split the cost of putting school resource officers in schools. The two sides now have nine days to get SROs in schools. Milwaukee Police Association President Alexander Ayala doesn't think much will change. MILWAUKEE - Nine days and counting, that's how long the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools have to get school resource officers back in the schools. What we know This order came down on Monday, Feb. 17, after Milwaukee County Judge David Borowski ordered MPS and the city to split the cost of school resource officers 50-50. The backstory It stems back to 2023, when Gov. Tony Evers signed a law that allowed the city to implement a sales tax. Part of the deal required MPS to put 25 school resource officers in schools by last January. A parent sued when that didn't happen. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Now negotiations are underway where the city and MPS will have to agree on a memorandum of understanding, which will lay out the details of what's next. What they're saying Milwaukee Police Association President Alexander Ayala doesn't think much will change. Ayala said there was already an SRO system in place from 2016 to 2020 and expects things to be implemented in the same way. "No police officer is going to be occupying any MPS school," he said. "A school calls and instead of having someone from a district respond to the school, you'll have one of these SROs respond to the school, take care of the call, and then they're gone." Ayala said MPD already responds to more than a thousand calls a year to MPS, so they are trained in dealing with schools and kids. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "I think now with this clear decision from the judge, MPD can get clear direction on how to proceed forward once this little battle between the city and MPS is settled," he said. What's next If the city and MPS don't comply, they could face contempt and fines. Both say they are prepared to comply with the court order. The Source FOX6 News utilized an interview with Milwaukee Police Association President Alexander Ayala and prior coverage for this report.
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18-02-2025
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Milwaukee police shooting; officer continues to recover
The Brief A Milwaukee police officer is in the hospital recovering after he was shot by an armed suspect last Wednesday. The Milwaukee Police Association identified the injured officer as 34-year-old Daniel Gonzales. In a Facebook post, the husband and father shared his gratitude, writing his "outlook is good" and he's in the "best care" at the hospital. MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee police officer is still recovering after he was shot by an armed suspect on Wednesday, Feb. 12. What we know The Milwaukee Police Association identified the injured officer as 34-year-old Daniel Gonzales. MPD said he has over eight years of service. The backstory It happened around 11:50 a.m. near 27th and Wisconsin last week. Police said officers were called to the area just before noon about the suspect who was walking down the street firing shots. Officers arrived, encountered the man and told him to drop the gun. The suspect refused, and shot at officers. Gonzales' partner returned fire, fatally striking the male suspect. He was identified as 24-year-old Isaiah Stott. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News Gonzales, the wounded 34-year-old officer, was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries. He was shot in the chest and the leg. The Oak Creek Police Department is continuing to lead the investigation. Big picture view Brand-new pictures show Gonzales on the road to recovery. In a Facebook post, the husband and father shared his gratitude, writing his "outlook is good" and he's in the "best care" at the hospital. MPA President Alex Ayala said Gonzales has undergone two surgeries. What they're saying "He went for surgery several times already. I've gathered that every time he's gone into surgery and come out, he's doing very good and very positive," he said. "We were probably close to losing another officer. That bullet went into his chest. That's very serious with a high-powered rifle. That's no joke." What you can do The MPA set up a Fallen Heroes Fund for donations to help the officer and his family. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android "He has no more overtime opportunities; his wife has to take off of work to care for him. He is still in the hospital, going surgery after surgery, that family has a long road to recovery," Ayala said. "That also means expenses." The Source The information in this post was produced by FOX6 News.
