Update: Two people shot and killed on Milwaukee's North-Side Identified by police

Original story: Two people were found shot and killed near the 5200 block of N. 42nd Street. Police say there are no motives or suspects yet but a man heard screaming and saw people running.

The cousin of one of the victims believe that the victim knew his shooter. Even suggesting that it was a set up. Police are saying that they don't think the shooting was random.

Update: The 2 victims of this shooting have been ID'd by police as 34-year-old Willie Shankle and 32-year-old Darius Parker. No motives or suspects are in custody.



Update:

Rodney Manns will stand trial for the murder of Ronnie Dunn

Rodney Manns will stand trial for the shooting death of Ronnie Dunn. Dunn was found shot to death in a vacant field on 24th and Auer. Five 9mm casings and a machete were found at the scene of the crime.

Rodney Mann, age 32, is claiming self-defense in the murder. Mann said that Dunn tried to rob him at gunpoint and a struggle ensued. During the struggle Mann says the gun went off. After a neighbor helped disarm Dunn, Rodney Mann shot him with his own gun, according to the criminal complaint.

Update: A jury has found Robert Christophel guilty of the murder of Peter Holzberger

"Christophel has been found guilty of one count of first degree intentional homicide as party to a crime, and one count of burglary of a building or dwelling as party to a crime.
Sentencing is set for May 23rd. Until then, Christophel remains in custody

 http://fox6now.com/2014/03/13/jury-finds-christophel-guilty-in-death-of-peter-holzberger/

Nicholas Retzlaff pled guilty on Friday 3/14/2014 for his part in the murder.

fox6now.com/2014/03/14/nicholas-retzlaff-pleads-guilty-in-murder-of-peter-holzberger/

Prior Article: A jury has been selected, and opening statements have been delivered in the jury trial
for Robert Christophel.

Christophel 29, along with 26-year-old Nicholas Retzlaff faces one count of first degree intentional homicide as party to a crime, and one count of burglary of a building or dwelling as party to a crime.

Both men have pleaded not guilty of killing Peter Holzberger during a robbery. Peter Holzberger was choked with bungee cords and his neck was broken.

More here...http://fox6now.com/2014/03/10/jury-selection-complete-in-trial-for-robert-christophel/

23 year old man was shot and killed on Milwaukee's South-side.

A 23 year old man was found lying dead in the snow near 3rd and Lapham, with a gunshot wound to his head. The victim of an apparent robbery.

more here...
http://fox6now.com/2014/03/01/police-on-scene-of-fatal-shooting-near-3rd-and-mitchell/

A man who brutally killed his family shows up on jury pool after release from Mendota

During a preliminary jury screening for a gun silencer trial, one member of the panel,Keith Kalota,  raised his hand when asked if anyone had ever been convicted of a crime. He had spent 16 years in Mendota Mental Health Institution for killing his family in 1987.

"...He was found not guilty by reason of mental disease — paranoid schizophrenia. Kalota had repeatedly stabbed his wife, Debra, 28; daughter, Constance, 4; and son, Jacob, 2, whose bodies were found huddled in a corner of their Milwaukee home. He told police God had told him to kill his family."

Both the defense attorney and the prosecutor asked that he be struck for cause and the judge agreed.

 Read more from Journal Sentinel: http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/notorious-killer-from-1980s-shows-up-in-milwaukee-jury-pool-b99208579z1-246069121.html#ixzz2tlhhTeQv

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Update: Mark Washington also charged with felony murder in the death of Cornelius Turner.

 Update: 2/18/2014 19 year old Mark Washington has also been charged with felony murder in the death of Cornelius Turner.

Mark Washington is one of the 3 young men that participated  the robbery of the beer truck. He was able to flea the scene. He reportedly told someone of his involvement and the police caught up to him later.
http://fox6now.com/2014/02/18/another-charged-in-connection-with-cornelius-turners-death/

 Update 2/15/2014:  Caleb Seay-Ali decided that on his first day working for the beer company, it would be a good idea to have Cornelius Turner rob the truck driver while Caleb played one of the victim. Sadly, it resulted in the death of Cornelius Turner, shot by M.P.D. after allegedly reaching in his waistband and pulling a Glock.

Now, MPD is charging Caleb Seay-Ali with felony murder in the death of his friend.

Details here...
http://fox6now.com/2014/02/14/man-charged-with-felony-murder-after-friend-shot-killed-by-police/

Jan 31st Update: Police have identified man shot and killed by MPD as 19 yr. old Cornelious Turner.

"Officers caught up with one suspect, who was armed with a gun in a backyard down the block. That’s when a fight ensued."

http://fox6now.com/2014/01/31/police-identify-robbery-suspect-fatally-shot-by-officer/

Original article: "A nine year veteran responding to a possible robbery shot and killed a man when the man pulled out a glock during a struggle.

Chief Flynn defended the officer.

“During the struggle, the suspect reached into his waistband and pulled a loaded, semi-automatic black Glock pistol. The officer, fearing for his life, pulled out his sidearm and shot the suspect,” Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn said."

 “This is a circumstance where there was literally no alternative, and the officer had no option but to defend his life,” Chief Flynn said.

http://fox6now.com/2014/01/29/police-sources-say-officer-involved-shooting-near-58th-custer/

51 year old man shot and killed on Milwaukee's South side

A 41-year-old man shot and killed near 53rd and Howard Tuesday morning.

" Milwaukee police officers surrounded the home with police tape, and escorted a man out of the home. The 38-year-old man was taken into custody in connection with this crime."

Gun violence prevention summit being held at Neighborhood House

More info here...
http://www.milwaukeenns.org/2014/02/14/in-murders-wake-neighbors-speak-out-gun-violence-prevention-summit-at-neighborhood-house/?cat=231

UPDATE: Melvin Jones' bail set at $100,000.

UPDATE:  Melvin Jones had his bail set at $100,000. 16 yr. old is being charged as an adult in the death of  Christopher Grey.  If convicted, Jones faces up to 60 years in prison.

 "16-year-old Melvin Jones is the latest to be charged in connection with the death of Milwaukee club promoter Christopher Gray (also known as “Caly Kris”). Jones was charged on Monday, February 3rd with two criminal counts including first-degree reckless homicide and burglary, party to a crime.

Police say Jones was wielding the weapon in this case, and thus, the 16-year-old is being charged as an adult."

http://fox6now.com/2014/02/03/teen-now-charged-in-connection-with-christopher-grays-death/

"Jonathan Sellers is one of two people charged with burglary in connection with Gray’s death. Police say Gray came home the morning of November 18th to a burglary in profess. He died in the struggle that ensued."

http://fox6now.com/2013/12/06/man-charged-in-connection-with-christopher-grays-death-due-in-court/

ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
A well known and loved club producer has died after walking in on a home invasion. Police believe Christopher Gray Jr. confronted the robbers and got into a fight

Investigators are searching for the two people. Police believe they knew Gray.  Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee police at 414-933-4444.

                                  Rest peacefully Christopher Gray Jr aka CalyKris Gray
Read more: http://www.wisn.com/news/south-east-wisconsin/milwaukee/milwaukee-police-investigate-overnight-death/-/10148890/23025302/-/cn9ro7/-/index.html#ixzz2l73cK4t3

Ron Allen found guilty in the brutal murder of Evon Young.

                                        Evon Young, a Milwaukee rapper known as "Yung LT" disappeared on January 2nd, 2013 and was reported missing by his mother Annette Cross-Perry.  

 

 Police are still searching for his body. Five men in total have been charged in his murder.

• Ashanti McAlister: Sentenced to life in prison for substantial battery (substantial bodily harm with intent to cause bodily harm) as party to a crime
• Billy Griffin: Judge declared a mistrial in June, and a new trial begins on February 17th. He is charged with substantial battery (substantial bodily harm with intent to cause bodily harm) as party to a crime
• Devin Seaberry: Pleaded guilty of first degree intentional homicide, party to a crime sentencing is set for March 7th
• Victor Stewart: Pleaded guilty of  Pleaded guilty of substantial battery (substantial bodily harm with intent to cause bodily harm) as party to a crime, sentencing is set for April 4thand sentencing is set for February 27th
• Ron Allen: Found guilty of first degree intentional homicide, party to a crime

"A criminal complaint says Stewart, Mcalister, Allen and Seaberry came to the house near 52nd and Custer that Young shared with Griffin. Stewart said Young could not be trusted — and he told Griffin that he could be reinstated into their street gang (the Black P-Stones) if he killed Young.
Police say the five accused beat Young, choked him with a thick chain and then McAlister shot him three times."

http://fox6now.com/2014/02/12/ron-allen-pleads-guilty-in-evon-young-disappearance-murder/

Joshua Buford charged with the murder of Joseph Malicki.

19-year-old Joshua Buford of Milwaukee has been charged in connection with the October homicide of Joseph Malicki.

"A Medical Examiner determined (Joseph) Malicki died as a result of five gunshot wounds — including one gunshot wound to the back of his head that was fired at close range."

"The shooting incident occurred on Saturday, October 12th, in the 2100 block of S. 25th Street (near 25th and Grant)."

"The complaint says Malicki was chosen as a victim because the Cobras were afraid that Malicki was going to retaliate for another homicide by killing the third man in this case."

More details from the criminal complaint here...

 http://fox6now.com/2014/02/10/19-year-old-man-charged-in-connection-with-october-homicide/

Homicide Investigation on Milwaukee's South side

"According to police, the 20-year-old victim was shot around 9:50 p.m."

 Police are looking for a known suspect.  I cant find a picture of this suspect anywhere as of yet.

There are almost no details here..

"http://fox6now.com/2014/01/16/milwaukee-police-investigate-homicide-near-11th-lincoln/

Grieving father calls for Fed. investigation after DA refuses to charge 3 people involved in his death.

"Corey Stingley, 16, died days after three customers held him down until police arrived."

"Craig Stingley said his son didn't deserve to die for stealing alcohol. He's largely kept silent in the 13 months since his son died, awaiting a decision from the district attorney on whether to issue charges.
The district attorney told WISN 12 News Tuesday there simply wasn't any way to prove the men knew their actions were killing Corey Stingley.

Read more: http://www.wisn.com/news/south-east-wisconsin/milwaukee/father-calls-for-federal-investigation-into-sons-death/-/10148890/23950020/-/e32g8v/-/index.html#ixzz2qWQtOjA7

Wanted: Two members of Milwaukee's Murda Mobb

"The Murda Mobb gang has been committing violent crimes in Milwaukee for more than a decade — and now, Milwaukee police say several top gang members have been busted."

"Police say a home near 16th and Wright in Milwaukee was a drug house — run by the Murda Mobb — one of Milwaukee’s most notorious gangs."

"Milwaukee police say two members escaped the December sting — Terrance Woodley and Robert Johnson."

 Robert Earl Johnson III

 Terrance Woodley

"Catching Johnson, a man who spent time in prison for a homicide, is top priority for police."

“He’s the person we are most interested in finding and arresting as soon as possible,” Captain Salazar said.

Much more at Source link...
http://fox6now.com/2014/01/08/police-seek-two-high-ranking-members-of-notorious-murda-mobb-gang/

Is it too cold to kill?

A correlation between cold weather and a drop in violence undoubtedly exists, according to several academics whose habitats range from sun-drenched Miami to frostbitten Iowa. 

“Some have argued that there is something about cold that actually inhibits aggression — literally the effect that cold has on the brain,” said Ellen G. Cohn, a professor of criminal justice at Florida International University. 

She added, however, that she believed cold reduced violence primarily for a different reason: fewer people are likely to be on the streets, which, she said, means “victims and offenders are less likely to come into contact with each other.” 

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/26/nyregion/cold-wave-cut-murders-in-new-york-city-significantly.html?_r=0 

Darrell Rogers is charged in the death of a 5 year old Milwaukee boy.

 "According to a criminal complaint, Damien's mother went to work, and her boyfriend, Darrell Rogers watched him.  He told police Damien slipped and fell in the shower and hit his head.  The medical examiner found several bruises and severe head and abdominal injuries."

more here...

http://www.620wtmj.com/news/local/Arrest-made-in--234054901.html 

Christopher Gray honored by friends and family

Friends and family of slain club promoter attended an event at Brooklyns, where Gray hung out and bar-tended part time, to honor him.

"He was just a kind spirit, he always made you laugh," said Shantel Stovall, owner of Brooklyn's. "He would just brighten up your day."

"He was a good dude. He wasn't in the streets," Gardner said Sunday at Brooklyn's. "He didn't deserve that."

http://www.jsonline.com/news/crime/milwaukee-club-promoter-honored-at-favored-hangout-week-after-killing-b99149777z1-233241851.html

Update: Well known club promoter killed by home intruder.

A well known and loved club producer has died after walking in on a home invasion. Police believe Christopher Gray Jr. confronted the robbers and got into a fight

Read more: http://www.wisn.com/news/south-east-wisconsin/milwaukee/milwaukee-police-investigate-overnight-death/-/10148890/23025302/-/cn9ro7/-/index.html#ixzz2l73cK4t3

Investigators are searching for the two people. Police believe they knew Gray.  Anyone with information is asked to call Milwaukee police at 414-933-4444.

My condolences to your family and friends. Rest peacefully Christopher Gray Jr aka CalyKris Gray