Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee weekend standoff began as family dispute, search warrant says
MILWAUKEE – An all-day standoff on Milwaukee’s north side Saturday, March 28, began as a family argument and ended without injuries, according to a search warrant.
What we know:
Officers responded to a home near 68th and Brentwood after a family member reported a 33-year-old man had threatened to kill relatives. Police used an armored vehicle while negotiating with the suspect, who remained inside the home overnight.
Police eventually used tear gas and pepper spray to arrest the suspect, per the search warrant.
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According to the search warrant, the dispute began after family members accused the suspect of “stealing some pots and pans from the kitchen.” A witness told police they saw the suspect walking around the house with a rifle and a handgun in his waistband.
Police say the suspect also called his brother and said, “We are all dying today,” according to the warrant.
Dig deeper:
Authorities said the suspect shot down a police drone during the standoff. Officers later found 10 guns inside the home. Police say the suspect is a convicted felon and should not have possessed firearms.
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FOX6 is not naming him because prosecutors have not formally charged him.
The Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office said charges are pending.
The Source: FOX6 News obtained the search warrant utilized in this report.
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Milwaukee police monitor “teen takeovers”
Police monitored potential teen takeovers across Milwaukee on Tuesday, March 31, after prior arrests at Bayshore and Moody Park, with increased security at 3rd St. Market Hall.
MILWAUKEE – Police and business owners across Milwaukee are responding to a nationwide trend of teen takeovers after recent gatherings turned chaotic.
What we know:
In the past few days, large gatherings organized by teens and promoted on social media led to arrests at Bayshore and Moody Park.
Glendale police said at least 13 people were arrested Sunday after Bayshore was overrun. Police also arrested a teen at Moody Park after gunshots were fired during a gathering.
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On Tuesday, police monitored another possible takeover at 3rd St. Market Hall after a digital flyer circulated online.
Owner Omar Shaikh said security was increased as a precaution. Officers were stationed at entrances and certain doors were locked. Security also checked IDs for anyone appearing under 18.
Shaikh said new policies are now in place at 3rd St. Market Hall. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian, and only people 21 or older will be allowed after 8 p.m.
What they’re saying:
Community intervention groups, including 414Life, were also present.
“A lot of our youth are in survival mode and having trained professionals as a mentor that identify with their struggles is key to how we shift them from being in survival mode, to more of a life,” said David Sinclair, 414Life outreach director.
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The Milwaukee Police Department also monitored possible gatherings at Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 after another social media post circulated. Police said things remained quiet in those areas Tuesday night.
Community advocates say providing alternatives is key to preventing violence.
“For the youth that are participating in some of this violence in our community, I think that’s a call for help,” said Deputy Kristine Rodriguez, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. “I think it’s definitely something all of us as community partners need to come together.”
The Source: FOX6 News talked with officials from the Milwaukee Police Department, Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office and 3rd St. Market Hall.
Time lapse of the March 10 winter storm in downtown Milwaukee
Check out a time lapse of the March 10 winter storm in downtown Milwaukee.
Mike De Sisti, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Thunderstorms are sweeping through Milwaukee to close out March before April showers kick off the rest of the week.
The National Weather Service in Milwaukee/Sullivan said after a brief pause in morning thunderstorms, Milwaukee residents should expect stormy conditions to return during the afternoon of Tuesday, March 31.
There is an 80% chance for rain, with between a quarter- and half-inch possible, the weather service said. Temperatures are expected to rise to 60 degrees before noon before sinking to 43 degrees for the rest of the day.
Hail and damaging winds are possible during the afternoon storms March 31.
From Wednesday, April 1 to Friday, April 3, new rain could total anywhere from nearly 2 inches on the low end to more than 3 inches on the high end.
The areas north of Highway 18 and Interstate 94 could see a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain between April 1 and April 2.
Thursday, April 2 is forecast to be the stormiest day, with thunderstorms expected before 10 a.m. and after 1 p.m. Wind gusts could possibly reach 30 mph.
April 3 could bring some partly sunny relief during the first half of the day before an evening thunderstorm, with a 70% chance of rain again.
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