melanie johnson's family has asked for the community to join them in saying goodbye to the 15- year-old, who was inside her home when someone

family members say teenager melanie johnson lives at this home with her mother and siblings..who they believe were all inside when someone fired shots inside the home just before six.milwaukee police do not believe this was johnsons picture..we spoke to her older sister says she was a good kid who she saw today just hours before she was killed. she was an awesome girl, 15 yo gemani like me that's why we got along so well. she was perfect, she was perfect. we're huring a lot, this is going toe through, just pray for us just pray for us us her family says she went to john marshall school here in milwaukee. investigators dont have a motive or suspect information at this time. melanie johnsons sister says she doesnt believe her sister had any enemies.she went ti school, did well and just asks that anyone with any please come forward.live on 35th and silver spring amanda porterfield cbs 58 news. 3 several people displaced after a fire at a apartment complex in cudahy.there were several fire trucks outside the building on creekside drive off of college.the red cross was on scene to help tho

melanie johnson's family says the teen was on track to graduate from here early. the 15 year old was killed yesterday evening-- shot inside her home... and right figure out who did this,the shooting happened just before 6 p.m. at 35th and silver spring drive.police say shots were fired from outside the family home and right now -- they don't know if the teen was at the wrong place -- at the wrong time. but -- they are investigating if there was a car involved and if someone was targeting the teen. the teens family is sending out this message this morning - - put the guns down. there's too many kids losing the lives. no doubt many students here at john marshall will be shocked to hear their fellow classmate was killed. an illinois woman is dead and three other people are injured after a crash in kenosha county.it happened late last night near i-94 and highway 142. police say the woman struck the median and then was hit by another car in the the county board of supervisors is considering a policy change after recent deaths at the county jail. the change would requir

melanie johnson's family has asked for the community to join them in saying goodbye to the 15- year-old, who was inside her home when someone it's the first day melanie her bright personaty. 16:45 "there wasn't a day you can go without melanie making you smile, melanie making you laugh."and the daylight shows off last night's bullet holes ?nat?"oh my god i'm going to miss her" her little cousin spoke with us about the moment he'll never forget11:46"i'm numb to the siation but on the insides it's eating me up. get shot and die in my face." keyonta davis says the whole family was together, when the bullets rang through the window7 13:27"we was just all in the kitchen talking melanie just hit the f?????? ground. i drag her in the hallway, try to ke her hold her breath. she couldn't even do that." melanie's younger sister was also there to the end19:06 19:06"her last words were, 'i'm trying' because my sister was like, 'stay with us,' she when she died."older sister kendra rushed home from work after she heard the news. 18:22 18:22"i never expected to see my little sister on the news or hav

johnsons father tells us off-camera he is certain it was not melanie. she wasnt the target, someone else but we cant comment on that because its an ongoing investigation. told possible persons of interest were taken into custody today. a police spokesman says he is not aware of anyone being in custody in connection with this shooting. live on the north side, a.j. bayatpour, fox 6 news. steph thanks aj smoke detectors are being credited with helping save five the cudahy fire chief says the situation could have been significantly worse at the creekside condominiums. two condos were destroyed -- but the five people inside escaped without injury. the chief says a preliminary investigation indicates the fire began in -- or near-- a fireplace. as homeowners across the state open their property tax bills this month... governor scott walker says they'll be in for a pleasant surprise. at a news conference in waukesha this afternoon... the republican governor says property tax bills this december are expected to be they were in december 2010. walker says prior to

johnsons father tells us off-camera he is certain is was not melanie. im hoping and praying that we get a peace of mind; im hoping we get justice for my sister. according to milwaukee police, johnson is the 133rd person to be murdered in milwaukee this year. i never expected to see my little sister on the news or have to put my little sister on a t-shirt. this can please put the guns down. please. police say the 133 homicides so far this year is only nine fewer than at this time last year. youll recall 2015 was extremely violent compared to years past in milwaukee. live on the north side, a.j. bayatpour, fox 6 news. milwaukee police are investigating another shooting... 83rd and medford. officials say the 31-year-old victim drove himself to a clinic before being taken to a hospital to be treated for serious injuries. investigators are now looking for a suspect and trying to figure out what led up to the shooting. president-elect donald trump heads to west allis tonight to thank his supporters -- after becoming the first republican to win wisconsin since

melanie johnson was in the kitchen of her familys home near 35th and silver spring when she was shot. the family says the bullets came from outside the home.. milwaukee police say theyre investigating the circumstances of the shooting, which includes determining the intended target. i never expected to see my little sister on the news or have to put my little sister on a t-shirt. this can happen to anybody anywhere. according to milwaukee police, melanie johnson is the 133rd person to be murdered in milwaukee this year. they are still searching for suspects. you know what they say - never judge a book by the cover. a couple of would-be criminals just found that out the hard way. i got up and i put the toe of my boot in a socially significant place. punks tried to carjack her -- she wasn't going to let that happen. she's a former drill sergeant! find out what else happened to dragged in detroit. what this woman did... that got her tossed off the plane. and next -- a nice little holiday gift -- how much less you'll be paying the state in property taxes. property tax bills are in the mai

in the frigid cold to light candles, tie balloons to a tree, and pray together for 15-year-old melanie johnson, they reveal stunning new details in her homicide. she tried to go save her nephew, which she did successfully, but in the process of saving her nephew, she lost her life. >> mollie johnson is melanie's aunt. the family believes someone else inside the house near 35th and silver spring was the target b and saw little l.j. on the ground near the kitchen. >> she grabbed him and when she fell, she was on top of him. she covered him. >> the family says melanie was a self-less person, always taking care of her siblings. they say they take comfort knowing she died a hero. >> she's really going to missed, it's really hard, it's really hard, she was only 15. told them today that they have at least one person in custody. it's unclear if that person is connected to the death of melanie johnson. at district four headquarters, christina palladino wisn 12 , news. joyce: we reached out to police to confirm the arrest. they did not get back to us tonight. another fatal coyote attack, this time in wh

sister, melanie johnson, was in the kitchen of her familys home near 35th and silver spring monday night. another relative says johnson went into the kitchen to get her infant-age nephew when the shots started. thats when she was hit. johnsons younger sister was home at the time. they shot four times and then when she got to the hallway, she dropped. townsend says another sister tried to keep johnson conscious.

crowds are expected to the shooting happened last night, at 15-year-old melanie johnson's home where she lived with her mom and siblings. about 6:00 family heard four gunshots. melanie was struck. by the time firefighters got on scene, they couldn't help her. melanie's injuries were to severe. today the gunshots are visible.family says melanie and her family were at the kitchen table when gunshots rang through the side window of their home..no one else was hurt.the news is members. 3 "this is my little sister. i never expected to see my little sister on the news or have to put my little sister on a tshirt. this can happen to anyone anywhere. please put the guns down. please" please"her last words were, 'i'm trying' because my sister was like, 'stay with us,' she was like, 'i'm trying.' that's when she died. died. coming up on cbs 58 news at 5, melanie's to us. recounting something he'll never forget -- witnessing the horrifying moment she was shot. reporting live in milwaukee.... 3 the city moves to get rid of lead pipes that deliver water...so who's picking up the tab? 3 and a packer

family members say 15 year old melanie johnson liked to read and enjoyed being a babysitter. they gathered outside johnson's mother's home near 35th and silver spring monday night...and are the news. police say around 6 pm...police say the shooter fired into the building from outside. a bullet struck johnson...killing her. johnson's sister says she's devastated. she says she doesn't know why this happened...and wants to know who pulled the trigger. and says she's tired of violence in the neighborhood. put the guns down. put the guns down. its too many kids losing their lives behind nonsense violence. put the guns down please give every child a time to grow up for neighbors this was a familiar scene. less than two months ago, the put the guns down please give familiar scene. less than two months ago, the owner of a nearby bar was shot and killed in his business. live at 35th and silver spring deandra corinthios fox6 news president-elect donald trump-- choosing a secretary of state this morning. this as he nears a decision for his energy secretary. angelica is in the newsroom wi

family members tell us melanie johnson was inside yesterday just before six o clock. police say that's when bullets flew threw the kitchen window, hitting and killing her. this is 15-year-old melanie johnson.her family says she lives at home with her mother and siblings.she went to john marshall school in milwaukee. milwaukee police do not believe this was a drive by attack or that melanie was the target -- but they arent sure. at this point, police don't have a motive or information on a suspect in this shooting. we spoke last night with melanie's sister.she says her sister is just the latest victim to a violence problem here in milwaukee. many kids losing their life with nonsense violence. put the guns down, please. give every child a time to grow up. johnson's sister says she spoke to melanie just hours before she was killed. and she doesn't believe her sister has any enemies.the famly urges anyone with information to come forwardlive in the newsroom im jp cbs 58 3 looking ahead--- a milwaukee man charged with the murder of ?three of his neighbors?... is expected in

according to milwaukee police, melanie johnson is the 133rd person to be murdered in milwaukee this year. new this morning --- the man accused in a triple homicide in milwaukee psychological evaluations for several months. new doctors reports released in court yesterday... led a judge to rule popp is competent to proceed in the case. popp is accused of killing his neighbors jesus manso perez,-- and "my and pia voo" in front of their children back in march at their apartment building at 92nd and beloit. bond was set at 750-thousand dollars. he's scheduled for a preliminary hearing next week. happening now --- police in waukesha-- searching for the woman suspected of look if you recognize her. police say she went into the waukesha state bank around five last night. she demanded money from the teller with a note. no weapons were implied or shown. the suspect took some money and ran off. she's described as thin and about 5 foot 3. police say she spoke with an accent. anyone with information is asked to call police. still to come on wake up --- hollywood's most bankable movie stars. who's on

family members say 15 year old melanie johnson liked to read and enjoyed being a babysitter. they gathered outside johnson's mother's home near 35th and silver spring monday night...and are devastated when police give them the news. police say around outside. a bullet struck johnson...killing her. johnson's sister says she's devastated. she says she doesn't know why this happened...and wants to know who pulled the trigger. and says she's tired of violence in the neighborhood. put the guns down. put the guns down. its too many kids losing their lives behind nonsense violence. put the guns down please give every child a time to grow up for neighbors this was a familiar scene. less than two months ago, the owner of a nearby bar was shot and killed in his business. at 35th a corinthios fox6 news police are investigating a shooting on milwaukee's north side. officials say a 48-year-old man was shot in his right shoulder. it happened about 12:30 near 4th and center. police say several people were fighting over an ongoing issue - when one of the people pulled out a gun and shot the m

melanie's sister.she says she spoke to her hours before she was killed. she was awesome. a gemini, like me. of course thats why we got along so well. she was..t was...perfect johnson's sister says she spoke to melanie just hours before she was killed. and she doesn't believe her sister has any enemies.the famly urges anyone with information to looking ahead this morning ... it will be a busy day for president elect donald trump. he's expected to announce his pick for secretary of state at some point today....and then tonight, he'll be in west allis to thank those who voted for him.. him..cbs 58's kyle aevermann joins us live from wisconsin state fair park with a preview. kyle? the exposition center here at state fair park is expected to be packed tonight with state offiicals like govenor scott walker, house speaker paul ryan, and senator ron johnson....... but as you said, trump is expected to announce his decision who will be secretary of state.several sources tell cbs news that trump has settled on exxon-mobil ceo rex tillerson for that position. tillerson, who has no government experience...is expected to face an uphill climb in gaining senate confirmation...give

the latest details on the investigation into melanie johnson's death... coming up in 15 minutes. anchors chat and toss to stephanie forecast from fox6 meteorologist stephanie barichello mostly sunny and cold today with high temperatures in the low teens. daytime wind chills will stay near or below zero. a few more clouds tonight and digits and highs in the low teens. wind chills will be in the single digits and teens below zero. nighttime wind chills wednesday will be in the teens and 20s below zero with air temperatures thursday only in the single digits. snow chances return by friday and continue into saturday but temperatures briefly warm in to the 20s. today: mostly sunny and cold. few clouds. low: 4 wind: wsw 5-15 mph wednesday: partly sunny, windy and cold. high: 12 wind: w 10-20 mph thursday: partly sunny, bitter cold. am low: -4 high: 7 wind: nw 5-15 mph friday: cloudy with the chance for snow. am low: -1 high: 22 wind: s 5-15 mph saturday: cloudy with the chance for snow. am low: 18 high: 26 wind: nw 5-15 mph cold. am low: 6 high: 10 = major delays yellow on traffic map

melanie johnson was shot and killed last night in her home at 35th and silver spring. investigators say shots came from outside the home. they don't know if someone was targeting the teen or if she was in the wrong place at the wrong time. friends and family are holding vigil this afternoon at 4-30. and this a live looking coming to us from state fair park in west allis.despite the freezing lined up to see president elect donald trump and his soon to be vice president mike pence. they're here as part of their thank you tour.tonight's event starts at seven.we'll be following trumps visit throughout the night with a live report on live at five. wisconsin homeowners can once again expect their property taxes to go down.governor scott walker says the typical homeowner will pay 116-dollars less than in 20-10.he made the announcement in waukesha this save homeowners more than 17- hundred-dollars in the last six years.we'll have more on how today's announcement effects homeowners coming up in live at five. the popular "doors open" milwaukee event just got a 20- thousand-dolla

melanie johnson was shot and killed last night in her hometh at 35 anlver spring.ericosis live there tonight where family members are g to rember melanie---eric-- the family decid to ld a vigil heafternn to mourn theloss oa ved one y;w by violence. around 6 yesterday evening---- melanie who family members say was in the kitchen. it's unclear whether melanie was the intended target....or if this was just a random shooting. police at this hour are still working on a motive d haveot released a suspect pt get their job done anddon't justlemy sister's c into a cold case file." "i'm hoping and praying that we get justice for my little sister because we definately need justice." d yocan see this continues to grow.....now you may remember---there was another homicide just down the road on w. thurston back on december 7th....i asked police whether the two could be connected...right now--- thorites say they appear to be two completely separate ross?e, today's tmj4. d silvpc student at marshall high erstan district responding to help students? tmilwcomm e unl todaapedreplacing lead than 16-hundr

kendra haney learns her sister has been murdered, she tells those around her that 15-year-old melanie johnson loved to read and was a good babysitter. im sorry for my mama, im sorry for my other siblings, im sorry- i just really need to know who did this. milwaukee police say theyre trying to answer that question. monday night, an inspector tells us police have no suspect and no motive, adding its too soon to tell if johnson was the intended target. milwaukees most recent homicide happened shortly before six oclock. down. its too many kids losing their lives behind nonsense violence. relatives say johnson died at her moms house. police say the shooter fired into the building from outside. both investigators, and a grieving big sister, want to know who pulled the trigger. were hurting behind this, like, a lot. were hurting a lot behind this. this really is gonna be tough for us to go through. just pray for us. for neighbors this is, sadly, a less than two months ago, the owner of a bar at this corner was shot and killed in his business. live at 35th and silver spring, a.j. bayatpour, fox 6 new

melanie johnson's family says the teen was on track to graduate from the 15 year old was killed yesterday evening-- shot inside her home... and right now police are trying to figure out who did this,the shooting happened just before 6 p.m. at 35th and silver spring drive.police say shots were fired from outside the family home and right now -- they don't know if the teen was at the wrong place -- at the wrong time. but -- they are investigating if there was a car involved and if someone was targeting the teen. the teens family is sending out this message this morning - too many kids losing their lives. no doubt many students here at john marshall will be shocked to hear their fellow classmate was killed. happening today - a former kenosha county sheriff's captain accused of sexual assault heads to court for his arraignment.the victim lived at the carey manor nursing clarence mielke own the facility... and live in the lower level.that's where he is accused of sexually assaulting a 50-year-old woman more than once. mielke had been a sheriff's captain for kenosha county. he retired in 'good

m melanie johnson liked to read and enjoyed being a babysitter. they gathered outside johnson's mother's home near 35th and silver spring monday night...and are devastated when police give them the news. police say around 6 pm...police say the shooter fired into the building from outside. a bullet struck johnson...killing her. johnson's sister says she's devastated. she says she doesn't know why this happened...and wants to know who pulled the trigger. and says she's tired of violence in the neighborhood. put the guns down. put the guns down. its too many kids losing their lives behind nonsense every child a time to grow up for neighbors this was a familiar scene. less than two months ago, the owner of a nearby bar was shot and killed in his business. live at 35th and silver spring deandra corinthios fox6 news this just in -- presidente officially announced exxon mobil c-e-o rex tillerson as his choice for secretary of state. this comes as mr. trump plans to say thank you to voters here in wisconsin today. mr. trump will be joined by vice president

deandra corinthios is live near the scene at 35th and silver spring with the latest 15 year old melanie johnson was inside her mother's home...when into the building from outside. this was the scene shortly afetr 6 p-m monday night. anxious relatives gathered near the scene at 35th and silver spring. police say it is unclear if johnson was the intended target. johnsons sister tells us her younger sibling didn't have any enemies. she says johnson was quote "perfect"...she liked to read and enjoyed being a babysitter. she says she had just seen her sister that call with the awful news. "im sorry for my mom im sorry for other siblings im sorry i just i just really i just really need to know who did this what is going on what is happening" relatives say johnson was in the kitchen when she was shot. mpd is searching for suspects. live at 35th and silver spring dc fox6 will be making a stop in wisconsin today. this comes as he is ready to make another big announcement about his cabinet. nicole joins us now with the details. president-elect donald trump will be making a stop in west allis this evening

kendra haney learns her sister has been murdered, she tells those around her that 15-year-old melanie johnson loved to read and was a good babysitter. were hurting behind this, like, a lot. were hurting a lot behind this. this really is gonna be tough for us to go through. just pray for us. n us police have no suspect and no motive, adding its too soon to tell if johnson was the intended target. milwaukees most recent homicide happened shortly before six oclock. put the guns down. put the guns down. its too many kids losing their lives behind nonsense violence. relatives say johnson died at her moms house. police say the shooter fired into the building from outside. both investigators, and a grieving big sister, want to know who pulled the trigger. i just want them to find out who did this and give for neighbors this is, sadly, a familiar scene. less than two months ago, the owner of a bar at this corner was shot and killed in his business. live at 35th and silver spring, a.j. bayatpour, fox 6 news. ted thanks aj more breaking news now - this time from cudahy. several people have been displac

family members tell us melanie johnson was inside her kitchen just before six last night. police say that's when gunshots were fired from outside the home into the residence. the bullets came through a kitchen window, hitting and killing at this point...police don't have a motive or information on a suspect. the milwaukee symphony orchestra is anning for the future, and that includes finding a new home. the performing arts group has its sights set on a downtown landmark... the warner grand theatere on west wisconsin avenue. that's where julie parise is live thiafternoon. she just met with the orchestra president. julie? 3 says the oal is to restore this historic building and have the milwaukee symphony orchestra start performing here by the fall of 2019. right now the m-s-o plays at the marcus center for performing arts on north water street.they have already raised about half the 120 million dollars needed to move to a permanent home at the grand theatre. one big reason the m-s-o hoped to move is to be able to control its own schedule. 3 3 ((take sot)) mark neuhaus, presi

as family and friends grieve 15-year-old melanie johnson. >> she was priceless. >> reporter: they're waiting from outside the home. they don't know if someone was targeting the teenager or if she was in the wrong place at the wrong time. >> no energy, no nothing. >> reporter: big sister has this plea. >> put the guns down. there are too many kids losing lives because of nonsense and violence. put the guns down, please. >> reporter: the family says melanie was on track to graduate fr we'll have more on this for you live at daybreak. >> thank you. in our other big stories, a collective shiver across our area as the siberian express makes a stop in southeast wisconsin. >> we'll take a look where the windchill is 1 degree above zero. chief meteorologist is tracking the coldest temperatures of the season. >> it is actually air that is coming out of siberia. recorded in the northern hemisphere come from siberia. you can see, even though we hit 30, look at the high in the twin cities. international falls, this is where the air comes straight out of northern russia. it's going to be rushing

family and friends are grieving melanie johnson as they wait for answers. police say shots were fired from silver spring drive. they're investigating if a car was involved. johnson's big sister has this plea... 19:43:03- put the guns down. put the guns down there's too many kids losing their life by nonsense violence. put the guns down please. :11police are investigating whether someone was targeting the 15 year old. happening today - a former kenosha county sheriff's captain accused of sexual assault heads to court for his arraignment.the victim home in pleasant praire. clarence mielke owns the facility... and lives in the lower level.that's where he is accused of sexually assaulting a 50-year-old woman multiple times. mielke had been a sheriff's captain for kenosha county. he retired in 'good standing' back in 2000. he faces up to 40 years in prison. take a good look at these pictures.port washington police are searching for these men... in connection with the assault of a bartender at a schooner pub.if you recognize any of these men... call port p-d at t

someone fired shots that came into melanie johnson's home and hit her. officers say they aren't sure yet if she was targeted or if it believe that she's gone. >> we're hurting behind this alot, we're hurting behind us, this is really going to be tough for us to go through. ben: police are still searching for the shooter. adrienne: a group of brazen teens accused of stealing several cars over months chose the wrong victim. the woman who helped police catch them spoke only to wisn 12 news. >> i went around and placed the toe of my boot in a very socially significant place and told him if he moved or he struggled he would walk funny for the rest of his life and urinate through a tube and i meant it. adrienne: she told police that the teens tried to carjack her but she fought them off. now two 17-year-olds and one 18-year-old are facing charges. according to police, they call themselves the ct mob, short for cut throat. adrienne: according to court documents, the same suspects are also linked to a car break-in at the home of mixed martial arts star anthony p

melanie johnson was in the kitchen of her familys home near 35th and silver spring when she was shot. the family says the bullets came from outside the home.. milwaukee police say theyre still investigating the circumstances of the shooting. i never expected to see my little sister on the news or have to put my little sister on a t-shirt. this can happen to anybody anywhere. please put the guns down. please. according to milwaukee police, be murdered in milwaukee this year. they are still searching for suspects. the u-s postal service is now offering a 20-thousand dollar reward to anyone who can provide information about a post office robbery. it happened a little after 3 monday afternoon at the location near 35th and capitol. the suspect showed a gun and got away with cash. the city of milwaukee is moving ahead to tackle a big problem in the city. a multi-million dollar plan will require tens of thousands of homes replaced. under the plan a homeowner would pay up to 16 hundred dollars, or no more than a third of the cost of replacing the section of pipe under their property. the city

melanie johnson was killed when bullets were fired into her home near 35th and silver spring.her family tells they were at the kitchen table... and when shots rang out... everyone scattered.they say she went to shield her 9- year-old nephew... and was shot in the back. 53-59"her last words were, 'i'm trying' because my sister was like, 'stay with us,' she was like, 'i'm trying.' that's when she died."1:05-1:14"i never expected to see my little sister on the news or have to put my little sister on a tshirt. this can happen to anyone anywhere. please put the guns down. please" please" 3 police ?do not? think the 3 a lakeland university student is ?missing? this morning. 18-year-old "kaelin o'neal" was last seen on campus ?sunday morning.?his roommate says... he waswearing a black jacket.if you've seen o'neal--- call the "sheboygan county sheriff's office" or "lakeland university." the u-s postal inspection service is offering a 20- thousand dollar reward for information about an armed robbery at a milwaukepost offic. office.the post office sent these photos of the suspect. the robbery hap

relatives say melanie johnson was standing in her kitchen when bullets hit her. her younger sister was also home at the time. police are still investigating the circumstance of the shooting, including if she was the target. tonight a vigil is happening right at the house. the milwaukee common council has given the go-ahead to start replacing lead water pipes. its goal is to stop health risks due to lead contamination from aging pipes in old homes. the city would pay for the costs that land on public property. the city would pay for the costs that land on public property. homeowners would be responsible the city would front the money and give homeowners ten years to pay it back. some replacements will start next year with most happening in 20-18. weather clear and cold tonight with temperatures in the single digits and wind chills below zero. it will feel like -15 in the morning. partly sunny, windy and bitter cold on wednesday with a high all day. getting even colder on thursday with morning wind chills in the -25 range. high temperatures will only reach the sing

gather to shot and killed inside her home near 35th and silver spring last night. 15-year-old melanie johnson was in the kitchen when the gunfire began. tonight's vigil took place right outside the front door. family members are begging anyone with information to come forward. she was full of life. it wasnt a day that you can go without melanie making you smile. milwaukee police say theyre investigating the circumstances target. relatives say they're certain it was not melanie. late this morning another shooting victim drives himself to a healthcare clinic. police say the actual crime happened at 83rd and medford. the 31-year-old victim tried to go to a clinic in wauwatosa. but they sent him to an actual hospital. we're told no suspects are in custody. new at ten, he was arrested just hours after buying an assault riffle. a sheboygn feared he was plotting a school shooting. fox 6's ben handelman with why it's not just his online post authorities are worried about. so many of us share pictures and posts on social media. for 21-year-old joshua bagemehl of sheboygan, authorities are now wonderin

someone fired shots that came into melanie johnson's home and yet if she was targeted or if it was an accident. family members say they can't believe that she's gone. >> we're hurting behind this alot, we're hurting behind us, this is really going to be tough for us to go through. ben: police are still searching for the shooter. adrienne: a group of brazen teens accused of stealing several cars over months chose the wrong victim. the woman who helped police catch them spoke only to wisn 12 news. >> i went around and placed the toe of my boot in a very socially significant place and told him if he moved or he struggled he would walk funny for the rest of his life and urinate through a tube and i meant it. adrienne: she told police that the teens tried to carjack her but she fought them off. now two 17-year-olds and one 18-year-old are facing charges. according to police, they call themselves the ct mob, short for cut throat. adrienne: according to court also linked to a car break-in at the home of mixed martial arts star anthony pettis. they were caught on surveillance video trying to

the shooter was outside, the family inside, a bullet hit 15-year-old melanie johnson. >> they shot four times, and en dropped. several family members were there, including her 13-year-old sister twana. her last words was 'i'm trying.' , she was like stay with us. she was like 'i'm trying.' that's when she died. >> her family says melanie had no enemies. >> she was full of life. there wasn't a day that she could go without melanie making you smile, melanie making you laugh. she was a great babysitter. oh my god, i'm going to miss her so much. loss will be a wake up call for others. >> this one hits home. this is my little sister. i never expected to see my little sister on the news or put my little sister on a t-shirt. this can happen to anybody anywhere. please put the guns down. >> police say they don't know if johnson was targeted they continue their hunt for her killer. toya: meanwhile, the search continues for whoever killed another milwaukee girl in a za'layia jenkins died this past may. a stray bullet from a gunfight at 15th and meinecke went inside a home, striking the nine-year-

girl shot and milwaukee's northside is calling for her killer to turn their self in.someone shot melanie johnson from outside of her home on 35th and sliver spring drive.she was standing in her family's kitchen at the time. family members say her younger sister watched has she collapsed to the floor. police have not said whether this shooting was targeted or simply a random act of violence. sheboygan county sheriff's office asking for your help lakeland university student. 18-year-old kaelin o'neal was last seen by his roommate sunday morning. he was wearing a black jacket. if you have information.. call the sheriff's office at 920- 459-3112. help is coming to those living with lead pipes.... but don't expect it to happen overnight. the city is working on a program which would start next year that would replace lateral service lines in are homes. the city would pay to replace the portion of pipes it's responsible for. homeowners would pay their portion over the next decade.... no more than 16- hundred dollars.. or one-third of the total cost. mayor tom barrett has released a statement on the vot

are remembering a teenager who was shot and killed inside her home near 35th and 15-year-old melanie johnson was in the kitchen when the gunfire began. last night's vigil took place right outside the front door. family members are begging anyone with information to come forward. she was full of life. it wasnt a day that you can go without melanie making you smile. milwaukee police say theyre investigating the circumstances of the shooting-- including who the intended target was. relatives say he was arrested just hours after buying an assault rifle. a sheboygan man was turned in after someone feared he was plotting a school shooting. fox 6's ben handelman-- with why it's not just his online post authorities are worried about. posts on social media. for 21-year-old joshua bagemehl of sheboygan, authorities are now wondering if its where he was sharing a terror plot. this is just scary stuff. shboygan county district attorney joe dececco says they received an anonymous tip monday, bagemeal was possibly planning a school shooting. sunday-- bagemehl posted on facebook "some one needs to do a sch

who was shot and killed insider her home near 35th and silver spring monday night. 15-year-old melanie johnson was in the kitchen when the gunfire began. last night's vigil took place right outside the front door. family members are begging anyone with information to come forward. she was full of life. it wasnt a day that you can go without melanie making you smile. milwaukee police say theyre of the shooting-- including who the intended target was. relatives say they're certain it was not melanie. the u-s postal service is now offering a 20-thousand dollar reward to anyone who can provide information about a post office robbery. it happened a little after 3 monday afternoon at the location near 35th and capitol. the suspect showed a gun and got away with cash. still to come on wake up --- great holiday gift ideas for guys. and the dating app "tinder" going beyond your smart phone. how it's now connecting with nutcracker. [ zaps ] barry. future barry? do not go to the big-box store this weekend. wha--? om u.s. cellular. free tv? a free 58-inch samsung tv when we buy two samsung smartphones. go

deandra corinthios is live near the scene at 35th and silver spring with the latest 15 year old melanie johnson was inside her mother's home...when police the shooter or shooters fired into the building from outside. 6 p-m monday night. anxious relatives gathered near the scene at 35th and silver spring. police say it is unclear if johnson was the intended target. johnsons sister tells us her younger sibling didn't have any enemies. she says johnson was quote "perfect"...she liked to read and enjoyed being a babysitter. she says she had just seen her sister that afternoon...then she got a phone for other siblings im sorry i just i just really i just really need to know who did this what is going on what is happening" relatives say johnson was in the kitchen when she was shot. mpd is searching for suspects. live at 35th and silver spring dc fox6 news. afternoon...then she got a phone call with the awful news. "im sorry for my mom im sorry for other siblings im sorry i just i just really i just really need to know who did this what is going on what is happening" relatives say johnson was in the k

remembering a teenager who was silver spring monday night. 15-year-old melanie johnson was in the kitchen when the gunfire began. tonight's vigil took place right outside the front door. family members are begging anyone with information to come forward. she was full of life. it wasnt a day that you can go without melanie making you smile. milwaukee police say theyre investigating the circumstances of the shooting-- including who the intended target was. relatives say they're certain it was not melanie. has died... after he reportedly suffered a heart attack playing hockey with his teenage son. the 69-year-old was rushed to the hospital but later died. thicke is most famous for his role as jason seaver. he was also a frequent guest on talkshows and game shows. thicke is survived by his three sons...singer robin thicke...brennan, carter and his wife tanya. we will have reaction to thicke's passing... in our next half hour of wakeup. straight ahead - caught on camera - a woman... dragged off a flight by to go. plus - a woman says she was attacked by a man while waiting in a kroger checkout

melanie johnson was inside of her home on monday evening and someone fired shots through the window and hitting here. the family and friends held a vigil for the girl. >> she tried to save her nephew and in the process of that, she lost her life. >> the family believes that someone else inside of t apartment was the target. >> dozens of kids are getting help picking out their christmas presents. it is a shop with a cop. 20 kids were chosen this year and paired up with milwaukee police officers from district five to buy gifts for themselves and their families. such an outstanding event. i am sure other parts of the city as well. >> yes, they really need to >> yes, everything you have got, sal. sally: yes, jeremy is appropriately dressed for a few minutes in the cold. 10 # west allis. the windchills are showing up in the neighborhood of 5-10 degrees below zero this morning. elsewhere 7 waukesha. not 43 in burlington. that is a misfire there. in ct cooler than everyone else. right now 8 degrees in sheboygan. between now and 11:00 sun glare early morning. west winds are increasing throughou

family members tell us melanie johnson was inside her kitchen yesterday just before six o' clock. policthate y en bullets ew threw the kitchen window... hitting and killing her. milwaukee police do not believe this was a drive-by attack or that melanie was the target -- but they arent sure. at this point.. police don't have a motive or information on a suspect. a milwaukee man-- charged with neighbors-- is expected to be in court today for a competency hearing.police say in march -- dan popp asked people in his apartment building near 92nd and beloit where they were from -- then shot and killed three of them. attorneys for popp have ?challenged? a doctor's finding that their client is now mentally capable to stand trial. popp faces threcounts of first degree intentional homicide and one count of attempted homicide. ahead on cbs this morning--- the national park service has selected a new photographer to document important man-made imprints on amca landscape. meet him on ellis island. first-- bitter cold this week. and temps are only going down from here.let's check in with meteoro

family and friends of melanie house near 35th and silver spring within the last hour. johnson was killed last night when someone fired shots into her kitchen. she was remembered by her sisters today. >> she was the best, the best little sister, the best takes sister. she was the best. >> she always had my back. i always had her back. joyce: police say they don't know if johnson was targeted. her family tells 12 news she didn't have any enemies. kathy: muk have to pay part of the cost to replace old lead pipes. a new ordinance was passed today by the common council. new at 6:00, wisn 12 news terry sater reports who will be the first to get the new pipes. >> water coming out of the faucets of some of milwaukee's older homes can be toxic to children because of lead in old pipes. >> donovan, lewis -- >> the common council approved a new plan to replace lead pipes leading to older homes, but work water leak emergency or water main repairs are required. under the plan a property owner , would pay for one-third of the cost, roughly $1600 on average. members of the black panthers show

they say the victim is 15-year-old melanie inside an apartment when someone fired shots outside that went into the building and hit johnson. johnsons sister tells us her younger sibling liked to read and enjoyed being a babysitter... adding she has no idea why this happened. were hurting behind this, like, a lot. were hurting a lot behind this. this really is gonna be tough for us to go through. just pray for us. relatives say johnson was in the kitchen when she was shot. m-p-d says theyre trying to target. in cudahy -- several people are out of their condo after an electrical fire at this building on creekside and college. it happened just before 7 last night. no word on how it started, but officials say it does not appear to be suspicious. no one was hurt. the investigation is ongoing president-elect donald trump-- expected to make more big announcements about his cabinet today. this as the president-elect takes his thank you tour to wisconsin today. angelica joins us from the newsroom with new information. president-elect donald trump he's holding a thank you rally at the state fair expo center at 7 tonight. governor s

johnson was inside the kitchen when someone from outside opened fire on her house last night. her little sister was also inside and said she heard four gunshots and watched as melanie collapsed in the hallway. her entire family is still in shock and trying to make sense of what happened. >> whoever did this, you don't know what you took from us. you have no idea what you did to her mother and father. you have no idea what you did to us as a you took something so precious with no remorse, no regret. >> reporter: melanie's family wants the vigil to serve not as a reminder of how she died but to celebrate the life she lived. police have not said whether or not this was a targeted attack or just a random act of violence. of course, as soon as we learn new information, we'll be sure to pass it along to you both on air and online at tmj4.com. today's tmj4. >> steve: more local news, the man shot and killed yesterday near fifth and vine has been identified as 27-year-old cody harris, an ex marine, father of two. he was found yesterday morning, shot multiple times. police continue their search for suspects. >>> the milwaukee common council has approved a lead pipe replacem

melanie hastings. we've got frigid cold air on the way. here's veronica johnson. >> no weather issues today. we rise out of the 30 ever. some afternoon cloud and a cold front comes through late that will really send that cold air in and our temperatures tumbling. a blustery conditions tomorrow. 30, 40 miles per hour. another weather alert day potentially for saturday, sashed morning with a little wet snow mixed with freezing rain and maybe monday morning with icy roads . >>> and we'll get a check on traffic coming up in our next report which about 30 minutes. we'll sent it back now too "good morning america." have a great day. . >>> lanes were blocked for more than seven hours. they are now back open. . >>> and celebrity chef josÉ andres calling a truce with the president elect. in a tweet they suggested they drop their lawsuits and donate the money to veterans. the president elect sued andres after he abandoned plans for a restaurant at trump's d.c. hotel, siting trump's statements about immigrants. trump is set to be deposed in that case before inauguration day. and we'll have more coming