Milwaukee Shootings

[muwarrior69]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/08/13/violence-erupts-police-shooting-milwaukee/88699670/

How close to campus was this and will it cause concern for in coming freshman and their parents.

[GGGG]

It's not close to campus in an urban sense of "close."  However it matters how much these types of protests linger and spread to other parts of the city.  While I would not be worried as a parent, those who don't know Milwaukee well enough will undoubtedly be concerned.  As well as those who are wary of sending their children to an urban environment in the first place.

[brewcity77]

Not close to campus, but bear in mind that from the initial gas station fire at Sherman and Burleigh to the 23rd and North fire around 2-3 am is 28 blocks away. Don't know what to expect today, but the edge of campus is about half that distance from the North Avenue fire.

[tower912]

Stay safe, Alan.   Fighting fires with bullets flying, or not fighting fires because the bullets are flying....... big fun. 

[brewcity77]

Stay safe, Alan.   Fighting fires with bullets flying, or not fighting fires because the bullets are flying....... big fun.

Thanks. Have a feeling it'll be a long 24.

[tower912]

Like all firefighters, I have a story about a situation similar to this....... but it doesn't matter.     Keep your head down and stay safe. 

[Stronghold]

Suspect was pulled over, fled police, was armed with a handgun (which was stolen), refused to drop the weapon.

[GGGG]

Viva la BLM!

Viva la Hillary!

Viva la Raza!

Viva la Hillary!

Unnecessary

[tower912]

Leading to a lock.   Lionel Messi?   Undersized soccer player?    Hmmmmmm.....

[brewcity77]

125 National Guard troops reportedly on their way to Milwaukee.

[GGGG]

Leading to a lock.   Lionel Messi?   Undersized soccer player?    Hmmmmmm.....

Yep.

[4everwarriors]

Does anythin' change if da cop was African-American, hey?

[GGGG]

Does anythin' change if da cop was African-American, hey?

Are you the official representative of your race?

[tower912]

Does anythin' change if da cop was African-American, hey?

Sure, the fires unburned, the national guard is uncalled, the underlying socio-economic issues are all fixed, the rest of the bullets are un-fired.... its like it never happened.   

[Pakuni]

Sure, the fires unburned, the national guard is uncalled, the underlying socio-economic issues are all fixed, the rest of the bullets are un-fired.... its like it never happened.   

[wadesworld]

Does anythin' change if da cop was African-American, hey?

He is African American. So I guess the answer is, "No."

[rocket surgeon]

 A big concern for me would be the drain of resources to one area while "other areas of the city" become very vulnerable...oh, like that region about 28 blocks to the east for starters

[warriorchick]

A big concern for me would be the drain of resources to one area while "other areas of the city" become very vulnerable...oh, like that region about 28 blocks to the east for starters

Another reason why it is good that MU has its own police force.

[rocket surgeon]

Another reason why it is good that MU has its own police force.

Oh yeah!  Good point!  Would there be any scenario where they would be called in to help?  They were already calling Waukesha and walworth county in

[vogue65]

Another reason why it is good that MU has its own police force.

Does Marquette have its own fire department?   

When we had the Allis-Chalmers Works in West Allis they had a hospital, railroad, police and fire departments and 20,000 jobs, now we have a shopping mall.   Another victory for globalization, oh well, I'm sorry. 

[warriorchick]

Oh yeah!  Good point!  Would there be any scenario where they would be called in to help?  They were already calling Waukesha and walworth county in

I suppose MPD could always ask, but it would be understandable if MUPD decided it had to hold down the fort while the Milwuakee police officers that usually patrol the Marquette area are pulled off.

[Goose]

I am very happy the MU established their own police force. This whole situation last night makes me sick and depressed. I have a very good friend that his daughter and son in law work at District 7 and worried about their safety. Really hope common sense is used by all tonight.

[warriorchick]

He is African American. So I guess the answer is, "No."

That fact was not public information until today.  Also, the public has learned more about what a POS the "victim" was, including the fact that he was facing witness intimidation charges in connection with a murder he was charged with - a charge that was dismissed after the witnesses recanted.

I think the sense of outrage in the community may be a little reduced tonight.

[Goose]

Warriorchick

I hope you are right on the tension tonight's. Pictures my friend sent me of District 7 shows they are prepared for anything tonight.

[4everwarriors]

I'm figurin' tonight and tomorrow will be quiet. However, Donald is scheduled ta blow inta town Tuesday. Could be seen as an opportunity ta grab 6 seconds of fame, ai na?