A sheriff’s deputy sergeant is on administrative duty after unintentionally firing his weapon into the ground while attempting to draw his weapon on a person with a gun, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said.

The incident began Thursday night at Sherman Park on Milwaukee’s north side, after Milwaukee police transferred a caller to the sheriff’s office shortly after 7:30 p.m. to report a fight happening at the park, according to the sheriff’s office.

The sheriff’s office said “additional information” led to the department focusing on three males, two of whom were reportedly armed with firearms.

As sheriff’s deputies approached the scene, the three males fled on foot, according to the sheriff’s office. Two males were caught and the third male was discovered in a resident’s yard after the resident notified authorities, the sheriff’s office said.

A sheriff’s deputy approached the male and as he drew his weapon, he unintentionally fired his weapon into the ground near his foot, according to the sheriff’s office. Nobody was injured.

The sheriff’s office said the deputy sergeant has been with the department for more than six years. The sheriff’s office will conduct an internal investigation.

MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee south side barbershop recently caught fire. Now, employees are back at work, dealing with the aftermath.

“We were working and all of a sudden we see smoke coming out,” said Joel Quintanilla, with the La Tijera salon. “We got scared. We were the only two barbers here and  we all just ran out.”

The fire happened on Wednesday, May 22.

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They are cleaning up damage while still cutting hair, even without electricity.

The Milwaukee Fire Department said no one was hurt, and the Milwaukee Police Department said the fire is still under investigation.

But it isn’t the first fire in the neighborhood near 13th and Cleveland. Just down the road, about a month and a half ago, the owner’s other location also caught on fire and left with severe damages.

MPD said the cause of that fire is undetermined.

Milwaukee Fire Battalion Chief Thomas Sells said preparation is key in these incidents.

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“Every business by law is required to have an emergency action plan or evacuation action plan not only for their employees but also for people that may be in the business,” Sells said.

He also said businesses need to have working smoke detectors, schedule routine maintenance for their equipment and have clearly marked exit signs.

“Thank God no one got hurt and it didn’t reach extremes,” Quintanilla said.

MILWAUKEE – The 2024 edition of the Milwaukee Air & Water Show is slated for Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 at McKinley Park and Bradford Beach. On Thursday, May 23, organizers provided new information about the show.

The Milwaukee Air & Water Show celebrates Milwaukee’s veterans, first responders, members of the armed services, and their families.

The USAF Thunderbirds will return after a five-year hiatus as the headlining act with six demonstration pilots flying the venerable Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon. 

U.S. Army Golden Knights to parachute in

The United States Army Parachute Team, nicknamed the Golden Knights, and the world’s premier military parachute team, will return to Milwaukee after a six-year absence. The Golden Knights hold world records in aerial competitions, and are known for taking soldiers, celebrities, and heads of state on skydiving events. Members must demonstrate excellence in parachuting.

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The Golden Knights are made up of several expert teams and skilled professionals who all play a critical role in the Army’s success. 

Italian Air Force’s National Aerobatic Team to perform

The Frecce Tricolori (“Tricolor Arrows”), the official aerobatic team of the Italian Air Force, will also participate in the 2024 show. Based at Rivolto, Italy, the team alternates between solo and multiple-aircraft maneuvers and are regarded as one of the world’s top aerobatic teams. Flying ten MB-339s, they are the joint largest aerobatic team in the world.

Based at Rivolto, the Frecce Tricolori are regarded as one of the world’s top aerobatic teams. The Frecce Tricolori were formed in 1961 to replace Italy’s many unofficial aerobatic teams.

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The Frecce Tricolori use green, white and red smoke throughout their display. The first displays comprised a four-ship of F-86 Sabres and an additional solo aircraft, with the main formation gradually increasing in size to nine aircraft. The team transitioned to the Fiat G.91 in 1964 and the MB-339A/PAN in 1982. The MB-339 will soon be replaced by the M-345HET.

Learn more about the 2024 Milwaukee Air & Water Show.