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Milwaukee police release footage of I-43 officer shooting, injuring 2 teens

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August 2, 2024

Milwaukee police release footage of I-43 officer shooting, injuring 2 teens

Milwaukee police released footage Friday from a June police shooting on Interstate 43 following a pursuit of a vehicle connected to an armed robbery.

Six teens were inside the vehicle when police fired into the SUV, striking two of them, with one whose pregnancy ended.

Footage released Friday from the June 20 incident shows the driver of the SUV, Calveyon Jeans, reversed the vehicle into a police squad and an officer yanked at the door and yelled commands for him to stop the vehicle. Jeans, 17, then drove forward, as three officers approach the vehicle. He then reversed again and an officer behind it moved out of the way.

An officer then fired into the vehicle, striking Jeans and his pregnant girlfriend Ashley Patterson, 19. The pair’s unborn child did not survive the shooting and police said Patterson received life-threatening injuries, while Jeans had serious injuries.

Jeans’ mother, Nakia Moore, previously told the Journal Sentinel that Patterson was six months pregnant. Four other teens, ages 15 to 18, were also inside the vehicle and a firearm was recovered.

Calvin Jeans, Calveyon’s father, said Friday the footage was difficult to watch, calling it “extremely scary.” He questioned the officer’s use of force.

“I just would not believe that they would use deadly force when he’s simply still just trying to evade police and capture,” he said. “Nothing about his action showed he was trying to hurt any officer.”

The father said he gets calls from Calveyon while in jail about every other day and is focused on trying to make him comfortable. The police shooting has had ramifications to the rest of his family too, with one of his children now afraid of police, he said.

“I’m just trying to save my son,” Calvin Jeans said.

The officer who fired his weapon remains on administrative duty, per department policy, the police said in a news release.

Use-of-force expert says shooting likely lawful, followed department policy

Tim Dimoff, a police use-of-force expert based in Ohio and former police officer, reviewed the footage and the police policy for shooting at moving vehicles. He said the shooting appeared lawful and that it followed the department policy.

The Milwaukee Police Department’s use-of-force policy addresses discharging firearms at moving vehicles. Officers are prohibited from firing at moving vehicles “unless deadly physical force is being used against the police member or another person by means other than a moving vehicle.”

It continues that “this is not intended to restrict an officer’s right to discharge their firearm at the operator of vehicle when it is reasonably perceived that the vehicle is being used as a weapon against the officer or others” and that it poses a threat of “substantial physical harm.”

Dimoff noted that the car became “very aggressive” once it reverses and hit the police vehicle.

“The car became a weapon,” Dimoff said. “This car kept going back and forth and kept going towards the officers and they gave ample warning. … I think the danger to the officers escalated.”

Dimoff said that use-of-force policies determining when it’s appropriate to shoot at a moving vehicle have become more restrictive in recent years.

Milwaukee’s policy was typical in the nation, he said.

“Justification for shooting at a car has diminished and really centered around if the person in the car is using the car as an aggressive weapon,” Dimoff said.

Teens were wanted for previous crimes, police say

Footage of the chase released on Friday shows the lead-up to the highway shooting.

Officers attempted to stop a white SUV at about 2:23 p.m. near North 17th and West Vliet streets, according to police. The SUV was connected to an attempted armed robbery carjacking and an armed robbery carjacking of other vehicles, which occurred earlier in the day in downtown Milwaukee.

Video shows the SUV initially stopped before speeding off. Soon, the chase led to I-43 where the SUV was being driven recklessly, weaving in and out of traffic, and passing vehicles on the shoulder.

Soon, the driver entered a construction zone where workers were and became stuck after being blocked by a cement truck. The SUV then reversed into a police vehicle, as an officer attempted to open a driver-side door of the SUV and pointed a firearm at the vehicle.

Two additional officers approached with their guns drawn as the vehicle moved forward again, with one standing about a car’s length behind it. As the vehicle began to reverse, the officer behind moved out of the way and another officer fired into the vehicle.

Four of the occupants were charged in adult court about a week after the shooting, including Jeans, Patterson, and two other passengers, Semira Dean, 18, and Tyrone Rogers, 17.

According to a criminal complaint, on June 20, shortly after noon, a visitor from out of state was operating a rental compact car in a parking lot in the 500 block of North Broadway downtown when she was approached by three teens, whom police say were Rogers and two, unnamed juveniles not charged in adult court. She said the teens were driving a white Chevrolet Trax, the same SUV involved in the pursuit and eventual police shooting.

She said the armed teens demanded her keys and grabbed at her hand, but she fought off the teens, who eventually got back in the Chevrolet and drove away.

Less than 30 minutes later, only two blocks away, another person visiting Milwaukee was approached by two teens, whom police say were the two unnamed juveniles. The man said he was operating a rented SUV in the 400 block of East Clybourne Street when a young girl knocked on his window and began asking about restaurants, according to the complaint. The man said he began looking up restaurants on his phone when suddenly a boy stuck a gun inside the vehicle.

The teens demanded the man get out of the vehicle and then the juveniles drove away in the vehicle. According to the complaint, Dean, Jeans, Patterson and Rogers had been watching the robbery nearby in the Chevrolet.

Police said the Chevrolet Trax was stolen by two teens on June 8 parked outside of the McDonald’s at 420 E. Capitol Drive. Also, in September, a Waukesha County sheriff’s deputy had his personal compact car stolen while parked on the 1400 block of East Brady Street on the east side, the complaint states.

Inside the vehicle were the deputy’s duty weapon and personal weapon. When police recovered the vehicle in January the duty weapon was missing, the complaint states. Jeans would later admit that he, Dean and another unnamed teen stole the firearm in September.

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.

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Milwaukee oversight body asks for more police pursuit policy changes

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March 6, 2026

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Milwaukee oversight body asks for more police pursuit policy changes

The Fire and Police Commission is mulling a recommendation the Milwaukee Police Department amend its police chase policy and restrict chases for reckless driving.
The current recommendation draft calls for a ban on chases for reckless driving after an attempted traffic stop. That will now move to a committee for further changes.
The draft recommendation comes after department modified the policy to remove speeding as a sole justification for chases. Prior, speeding was allowed to be considered when evaluating reckless driving

A Milwaukee oversight body is pushing for further restrictions on how the city’s police decide to chase vehicles, but isn’t ready to move those forward yet.

At its March 5 meeting, the city’s Fire and Police Commission mulled a recommendation the Milwaukee Police Department no longer chase drivers for reckless driving after an attempted traffic stop and stop other chases for reckless driving if it raises danger to the public. The department’s pursuit policy has been a point of contention for years and has come under intense scrutiny after nine people died from police chase crashes in 2025.

But that recommendation was tabled and sent to commission committee for further discussion, after concerns it needed to be further tweaked and receive more police department input.

“I’m trying to find incremental changes we can make to reduce chases,” said Commissioner Bree Spencer, who sponsored the recommendation.

Spencer said she was hesitant to push for policy changes that were too sweeping or too permissive. She said that had happened in years past, when pursuits were heavily restricted in 2010 and then later opened up in 2017 in response to reckless driving, following a then-Fire and Police Commission order.

As has become the norm at the commission’s meetings, a lengthy public comment period was held where some were critical of the proposed changes. Some called for dashcam footage of pursuit-related deaths to be released, as policy requires in officer shootings, and for the city’s costs of police chase-related lawsuits to be publicized.

“Police chases do not keep our community safe,” Angela Lang, the co-executive director of Black Leaders Organizing Change, said during public comment.

The Fire and Police Commission’s proposed recommendation comes after the department voluntarily removed speeding as a permissible reason to chase someone who is recklessly driving. However, that move was met coldly by members of the public and the commission, which is the oversight body for the department, who said it didn’t go far enough.

Generally, department policy considers pursuits “justified” under six circumstances, among those being when an occupant is involved in a violent felony.

Milwaukee Assistant Chief Craig Sarnow said the department was content with its previous change, when commissioners asked him for feedback on the proposed recommendation.

Both the Fire and Police Commission’s drafted recommendation and police department’s change focus on reckless driving chases. Those make up an overwhelming amount of all chases that officers in Milwaukee make – with officers citing reckless driving as the initiating reason in 742 of the 970 chases in 2025, according to police data.

The Fire and Police Commission’s recommendation is also the first time the body has exercised that power since state legislation, 2023 Wisconsin Act 12, was passed. Before that legislation was passed, the commission held the ability to outright change police department policy, but the law shifted that to the city’s Common Council.

Some have called for the Fire and Police Commission to more aggressively issue recommendations like these.

The recommendation will now move to the commission’s Oversight and Accountability Committee. The decision was made after commissioners said they sought more time to tweak the language and for police to provide input.

License plate reading camera use scrutinized

The department’s use of license plate reading cameras, a system known as Flock, came under scrutiny from many attendees at the meeting as well, who called for the city to ban it. Many noted the recent criminal charges brought against Josue Ayala, an officer who prosecutors say improperly used the system to track a former partner and another person.

Ayala resigned and is facing a misdemeanor charge of attempted misconduct in public office. Ayala had previously faced claims of lying and excessive force but was not placed on a Milwaukee County District Attorney’s list of officers with a history of dishonesty, bias or integrity concerns until recently.

That was despite, in 2022, a federal public defender issuing a complaint against Ayala, saying he exaggerated so much in his testimony and reports that it almost seemed “like a compulsion.”

Milwaukee police officials like Heather Hough, the department’s chief of staff, said they were never made aware of that previous concern against Ayala.

“Had we received the information from defense counsel about these concerns they would have been investigated,” she said in an email to the Journal Sentinel.

But that goes against the role of the defense bar, outside experts and defense attorneys locally told the Journal Sentinel. Prosecutors have the ethical duty to share potential Brady material and serve the public, whereas defense attorneys’ obligation is to their client.

Milwaukee police began using Flock cameras in 2022. MPD has a $182,900 contract with Flock for the use of the technology. That contract is active through January 2027 and passed without requiring approval from member of the city’s Common Council, a point criticized by attendees.

The scrutiny against Flock came despite it not being on the meeting’s agenda. Attendees held signs that said things like “GET THE FLOCK OUTTA HERE” and called for the city to be “de-Flocked.”

David Clarey is a public safety reporter at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He can be reached at dclarey@gannett.com.

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Illegal dumping plagues closed Milwaukee Pick ‘n Save

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March 5, 2026

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Illegal dumping plagues closed Milwaukee Pick ‘n Save

Illegal dumping plagues closed Pick ‘n Save

Neighbors say since a Milwaukee Pick ‘n Save at 35th and North closed in 2025, the parking lot has been filling up, but not with cars or people. It has been attracting illegal dumpers.

MILWAUKEE – Neighbors say since the Milwaukee Pick ‘n Save at 35th and North closed in 2025, the parking lot has been filling up, but not with cars or people. It has been attracting illegal dumpers.

Trash piling up

What we know:

There are old mattresses and furniture in the parking lot. There are piles of garbage at the entrance of the old grocery store. Behind the building, there are tires, more mattresses and more trash.

Illegal dumping at former grocery store near 35th and North, Milwaukee

The Pick ‘n Save stores closed in July 2025. Since then, the building has sat empty.

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FOX6 News was contacted by a man who manages senior and family housing in the area. He said in the last couple of months, he has noticed the stile turn into a place for illegal dumping. The man said he was so fed up, he called the office of Milwaukee Alderman Russell Stamper about the problem. The man said the whole site is an eyesore, and something needs to change.

Illegal dumping at former grocery store near 35th and North, Milwaukee

Change sought

What they’re saying:

“As the snow melts, it’s full of garbage. People are dumping furniture on it, tires,” said Jeffrey Sessions, who manages nearby property. “If you drive around it, it’s garbage everywhere. It’s unsightly for the neighborhood, and it’s probably going to create rats and mice problems.”

FOX6 News reached out to the Department of Neighborhood Services. Officials said the dumping has not been reported. They said the department’s commercial team will now be made aware of the issue.

Illegal dumping at former grocery store near 35th and North, Milwaukee

“It makes the whole neighborhood look like garbage, like nobody’s taking care of anything around here,” Sessions said. “It’s a detriment, it’s unsightly, and it needs to be addressed.”

Illegal dumpers could face fines

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If the dumpers are caught on camera, they could face fines.

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The owner of the property may also be ordered to clean it up.

Illegal dumping at former grocery store near 35th and North, Milwaukee

The Source: Information in this post was provided by a person who owns property near the former grocery store, as well as Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood Services.

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Things to do in the Milwaukee area this weekend, including Sports Show

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March 5, 2026

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Things to do in the Milwaukee area this weekend, including Sports Show

Travel to Ireland, learn how to catch a fish, visit wildlife at the zoo, and see costumed characters this weekend in Milwaukee.

Anime Milwaukee

The 2026 “Magical Academy” themed animation convention comes to the Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., and Hilton Milwaukee City Center March 6-8. The weekend features Japanese industry guests and cultural experts, artists and official merchandise, gaming, music, dance, manga, cosplay, anime and Asian fashion. New this year is the Nocturna Anime Bar with a lounge and specialty drinks, including nonalcoholic beverages. Exhibit hall hours are 1 to 8 p.m. March 6, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 7 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8. Full weekend access is $100; single day access is $50-$75. animemilwaukee.org

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show

The 85th year of the Sports Show is at State Fair Park’s Wisconsin Exposition Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, from noon to 7 p.m. March 6, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 7 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 8. Along with outdoor exhibitors, see what’s swimming in the trout pond, watch the lumberjack show and the fastest retriever race, or catch the archery and air rifle tournaments. General admission tickets at the door are $15; youth tickets (ages 6-14) are $6. In honor of Women’s Day on March 8, all women receive $10 admission at the door. Check out the full schedule at jssportsshow.com.

Gardens & Gears: Steampunk Faire

Celebrate the industrial age at the Gardens & Gears art fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7 at the Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. The immersive garden event features creators, costumes and live entertainment, with gears, goggles and handcrafted mechanical curiosities on display in the gardens. Domes admission required. mitchellparkdomes.com

Milwaukee County Zoo Family Free Day

Everyone receives free admission at the Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Road, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 7. See the red pandas in their outdoor habitat, lions, penguins and more. Parking and regular attraction fees still apply. milwaukeezoo.org

Irish Family Day

Travel to the Irish countryside during “Passport to Ireland” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 8 at the CelticMKE Center, 1532 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa. With Irish dance, arts, crafts and storytelling, each county will be featured with an activity that celebrates Irish culture, history and traditions. Buy one, get one free Irish Fest tickets will be available to purchase, with lunch, beverages and snacks served in the Celtic Café. Admission is $10 at the door. celticmke.com

What’s new in Milwaukee-area theaters this weekend

Marcus Theatres: See a marathon of the 2026 Best Picture nominees at select theater locations. Day one of the marathon is March 7 and features “Sentimental Value,” “F1: The Movie,” “The Secret Agent,” “Bugonia,” and “Sinners.” The marathon resumes March 14 with a new set of films. Visit marcustheatres.com.

Milwaukee Film: Women’s History Month programming features the action films of Michelle Yeoh. See her Oscar-winning performance in “Everything Everywhere All At Once” screening at 6 p.m. March 6 at the Oriental Theatre.

“Hoppers”: A robotic animal with a human mind helps real animals thwart a plot to destroy their habitat in this Disney and Pixar feature film. See it at AMC Mayfair Mall; Avalon Theater; Marcus Theatres’ BistroPlex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas; Rosebud Cinema.

“The Bride!”: A lonely Frankenstein (Christian Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask a scientist (Annette Bening) to create a companion. See it at AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres’ BistroPlex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas.

“Protector”: A veteran war hero (Milla Jovovich) must use the violent skills she thought she left behind to save her daughter. See it at Marcus Theatres’ BistroPlex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas.

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