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Milwaukee minister shot, teen arrested: ‘I could’ve bled out’

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November 11, 2023

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Milwaukee minister shot, teen arrested

A Milwaukee minister was shot in a carjacking near 55th and Custer. A 15-year-old boy has been taken into custody.

MILWAUKEE – A month after a Milwaukee minister was shot in a carjacking, a 15-year-old boy has been taken into custody.

Twelve gunshot wounds later, Kevin Simmons is surrounded by flowers and “Get Well Soon” gifts. He said he’s just lucky to be alive and on his road to recovery – and he also found it in his heart to forgive the teen.

“I have two bullet holes right here,” Simmons said. “They had to open up my arm and put in a rod and screws – 20 stitches.”

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Simmons, a beloved minister, counts his wounds but also his blessings. He was shot the morning of Oct. 9 during his other job: driving Uber.

“One went through my ear and came out my left cheek,” he said. “I could’ve bled out right there at 2:40 in the morning.”

A search warrant said police found Simmons lying on the ground near 55th and Custer, less than a mile from his home. Simmons’ phone and Jeep were stolen.

“I don’t remember anything until I woke up in the hospital several days later,” he said.

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According to the warrant, police used Uber to track down and arrest a 15-year-old boy in connection to the shooting. Instead of being angry at the teen, the minister wants to use his experience as fuel for change.

“You could’ve said get out, and let me get out, and you can take the vehicle. And I would wish you good luck on your way,” said Simmons.

Kevin Simmons recovering after shooting

“I have no ill will toward that guy…To say, ‘oh, he better get a life or something.’ No, the only thing I want you to get is help.”

Simmons said he has been working with you in the wake of the shooting: “It’s no reason to give up. It’s a reason for me to work harder…we can’t be our own worst enemy in our neighborhood.”

The search warrant said the teen is facing a charge of first-degree reckless injury.

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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November 29, 2024

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office was dispatched on Friday, Nov. 29 to 44th and Burleigh for the shooting of a man.

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

FOX6 News has a crew on the scene – and we will update this post when more information is available.

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

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November 29, 2024

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

Black Friday beer at Lakefront Brewery

It’s the yearly Black Friday beer sale at Lakefront Brewery! And people waited outside in the bitter cold to get ahold of the four varieties.

MILWAUKEE – Lakefront Brewery’s Black Friday beer sale is back!

People braved the cold weather, waiting outside until the doors opened at 8 a.m. The Curd Wagon was also on hand for those waiting outside.

The sale runs until noon.

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

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November 29, 2024

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

SOUTH MILWAUKEE — It was all about the Packers Thursday night at Moran’s Pub on Thanksgiving. Dozens of fans spent the end of the holiday cheering on Green Bay as they took on the Miami Dolphins.

Moran’s invited TMJ4 to check out their special watch party and soak in the atmosphere.

Deanna Olson, a devoted fan, referred to the pub as her home. “This is my pub,” she said. “This is my hometown, South Milwaukee, born and raised. I live here, I love it, and I always cheer on my Packers. I’ve got to bring Grandpa’s flag, and here we are.”

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Deanna Olson (Left) and her friends

That flag has become a lucky fashion statement of sorts for Olson.

“We went ahead and put this on as an ascot, and then we beat the Bears, so the ascot has to come back,” she said.

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Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

Olson wasn’t the only fan relying on a good luck charm Thursday night.

“I always have my Packer purse. Always during Packer season, I’ve got to make sure that I carry this,” said Katie “Grammy” Hilpert.

Hilpert was joined by her daughter and granddaughter. Together, they bleed Green and Gold. Moran’s is her go-to pub, making the game even more enjoyable.

“Oh, they’re my boys. I’m very thankful because they have had a little better of a season, but we’ll take what we can get,” said Hilpert.

During the game, fans had the chance to play games and participate in raffles.

Both Hilpert’s and Olson’s lucky charms paid off as the Packers secured the win.

While Hilpert was grateful to cheer on her beloved Packers this holiday, simply coming together at the pub was already a guaranteed victory.

“What are you thankful for?” asked TMJ4’s Mike Beiermeister.

“Grandchildren, children. Life in general is really good, really good right now,” Hilpert replied, embodying the spirit of gratitude on this Thanksgiving Day.

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