2016 Milwaukee riots (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "2016 Milwaukee riots" in English language version.

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Weich, Robert (August 13, 2016). "Milwaukee's Night of Unrest (Videos and Photos)". CBS News. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
Green, Christie (August 14, 2016). "Milwaukee Wakes Up to Aftermath of Disturbance". CBS News. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
"$4M settlement for Sylville Smith family will cost $480K per year for 10 years". cbs58.com. October 28, 2020. Retrieved December 2, 2022.

cbsnews.com

"Ex-Milwaukee officer charged in fatal shooting that sparked riots". CBS News. December 15, 2016. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
"Call for calm in Milwaukee after violent protests". CBS News. Associated Press. August 14, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
"Police shooting in Milwaukee sparks violent protest". CBS News. Associated Press. August 14, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2016.

chicagotribune.com

"Milwaukee police chief blames Chicago-based activists for violence toward police". Chicago Tribune. August 15, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2016.

cnn.com

Grinberg, Emanuella; Patterson, Thom (August 14, 2016). "After deadly Milwaukee police shooting, calls for peace". CNN. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
Sanchez, Ray (August 17, 2016). "Milwaukee officer knew Sylville Smith from high school, family says". CNN. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
Park, Madison; Yan, Holly; Sanchez, Ray (August 15, 2016). "Milwaukee shooting: Curfew imposed in hopes of restoring calm". CNN. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
Park, Madison (August 16, 2016). "Wisconsin sheriff blames 'tribal behavior' for Milwaukee violence". CNN. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
Grinberg, Emanuella; Patterson, Thom (January 16, 2016). "Tensions high after Milwaukee police shooting". CNN. Retrieved January 16, 2016. Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story mischaracterized what the sister of Sylville Smith was trying to convey. She was calling for peace in her community, urging protesters to go elsewhere.

criminalfaces.com

"Sylville K Smith". CriminalFaces.com. Retrieved December 15, 2016.

fox6now.com

"Man charged with burglary of 3 businesses in Sherman Park neighborhood". fox6now.com. August 27, 2016. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
Collins, Julie (August 20, 2016). "19-year-old man charged with arson inspired by Sherman Park unrest". fox6now.com. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
DeLong, Katie (October 24, 2016). "1 of 3 charged in connection with burglary at liquor store during unrest pleads guilty". fox6now.com. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
Sanchick, Myra (December 15, 2016). "Former police officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown charged with fatal shooting of Sylville Smith". fox6now.com. Retrieved December 15, 2016.
Sears, Ashley; Duria, Angelica (August 13, 2016). "'Things got out of hand:' Violence breaks out in Milwaukee following officer-involved shooting". Fox 6. Archived from the original on August 14, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
Bayatpour, A.J.; AP Wire Service (June 13, 2017). "Opening statements in Dominique Heaggan-Brown trial suggest case will boil down to single gunshot". fox6now.com. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
"Attorney: Family of Sylville Smith files civil lawsuit against former officer, city". fox6now.com. June 21, 2017. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
Corinthios, Deandra (June 30, 2016). "Officers in riot gear respond to Sherman Park for group breaking windows, throwing rocks at police". Fox 6, Milwaukee. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
Delong, Katie (August 14, 2015). "Gas station on Sherman, burned by protesters, has seen several incidents this summer". Fox 6, Milwaukee. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
"Medical Examiner confirms Sylville Smith had gunshot wounds to chest, arm". fox6now.com. August 19, 2016. Retrieved December 19, 2016.
Delong, Katie; Bayatpour, A.J. (August 14, 2016). "Chief Flynn: Officer who fatally shot Sylville Smith is African-American; there are concerns for his safety". Fox 6. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
Bayatpour, A.J. (August 15, 2016). "'They knew each other:' Sister of Sylville Smith says officer who shot her brother was no stranger". Fox 6, Milwaukee. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
DeLong, Katie (April 10, 2017). "Jury trials set for former MPD officer who shot Sylville Smith, who's also accused of sexual assault". fox6now.com. Retrieved April 11, 2017.
Sanchick, Myra (December 16, 2016). "Bail set at $100K for former police officer charged with fatal shooting of Sylville Smith". fox6now.com. Retrieved December 17, 2016.
Sanchick, Myra (December 23, 2016). "Former police officer pleads not guilty to charge in fatal shooting of Sylville Smith". fox6now.com. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
Bayatpour, A.J. (June 12, 2017). ""An anonymous jury:" Judge denies request to delay jury selection in Dominique Heaggan-Brown trial". fox6now.com. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
Bayatpour, A.J.; AP Wire Service (June 20, 2017). "Jury deliberations to resume Wednesday in trial of former MPD officer who shot Sylville Smith". fox6now.com. Retrieved June 21, 2017.
Anderson, Madeline (September 7, 2016). "MFD: $5.8 million worth of damage done to Sherman Park businesses during unrest; 'And that's a rough estimate'". Fox 6, Milwaukee. Retrieved September 18, 2016.

foxnews.com

Paulsen, David (August 16, 2016). "Man shot by Milwaukee cop beat gun rap after allegedly pressuring witness". FOX News. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
"Sylville Smith shot twice, autopsy shows, in shooting that sparked violent Milwaukee protests". FOX News. August 15, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2016.

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"Milwaukee Police Chief Identifies Shooting Victim as Sylville K. Smith, Says He Had a 'Lengthy Arrest Record'". ABC News. Associated Press. August 14, 2016. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
"Slew of Police Encounters Precedes Latest Milwaukee Shooting". ABC News. Associated Press. August 14, 2016. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
Hayden, Michael Edison (August 16, 2016). "'Milwaukee Uprising' Shines Spotlight on One of America's Most Segregated Cities". ABC News. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
Potter, Kyle (August 15, 2016). "Communist Group Members Go to Milwaukee to Help 'Revolution'". ABC News. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
Richmond, Todd (August 15, 2016). "Police Chief Was Surprised by Violence After Fatal Shooting". ABC News. Associated Press. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2016.

huffingtonpost.com

Workneh, Lilly; McLaughlin, Michael (August 17, 2016). "'Milwaukee Uprisings' Reflect Wisconsin's Terrible Treatment Of Black Lives". The Huffington Post. Retrieved August 17, 2016.

jsonline.com

Luthern, Ashley; Rutledge, Raquel; Gabler, Ellen (August 14, 2016). "Man killed by Milwaukee police had lengthy record". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
Luthern, Ashley; Gabler, Ellen (August 16, 2016). "Social media threats intensify, focus on officer". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
Luthern, Ashley (April 10, 2017). "Trial of ex-cop charged in Sherman Park shooting to stay in Milwaukee County". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 10, 2017.

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Spicuzza, Mary; Luthern, Ashley (January 19, 2016). "Milwaukee aldermen OK $5 million settlement of strip search lawsuits". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved August 17, 2016.

motherjones.com

Patterson, Brandon Ellington (August 17, 2016). "These Stats Show Why Milwaukee Was Primed to Explode". Mother Jones. Retrieved August 17, 2016.

nbcnews.com

Helsel, Phil (August 14, 2016). "Milwaukee Crowd Turns Violent After Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man". NBC News. Retrieved August 14, 2016.

newsobserver.com

"The Latest: Police Chief: Some arrests made but city calm". The News & Observer. August 15, 2016. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2016.

npr.org

Kennedy, Merrit (June 21, 2017). "Former Milwaukee Officer Found Not Guilty In Shooting Death Of Black Man". NPR.org. Retrieved June 21, 2017.

nydailynews.com

Hensley, Nicole (August 16, 2016). "Milwaukee cop identified in Sylville Smith's death is two-year veteran of force and amateur rapper". The New York Daily News. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
Hensley, Nicole (August 16, 2016). "Sister of Sylville Smith believes Milwaukee cop knew slain brother from high school". The New York Daily News. Retrieved August 16, 2016.

nypost.com

Tacopino, Joe (August 14, 2016). "Scott Walker calls in National Guard after Milwaukee riots". New York Post. Retrieved August 14, 2016.

nytimes.com

"National Guard Deployed in Milwaukee Amid Unrest Over Fatal Police Shooting". The New York Times. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
Eligon, John (August 14, 2016). "Racial Violence in Milwaukee Was Decades in the Making, Residents Say". The New York Times. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
Chokshi, Niraj; Mele, Christopher (August 14, 2016). "National Guard Deployed in Milwaukee Amid Unrest Over Fatal Police Shooting". The New York Times. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
Nolan, Kay; Chokshi, Niraj (August 14, 2016). "Milwaukee Shaken by Eruption of Violence After Shooting by Police". The New York Times. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
Nolan, Kay; Bosman, Julie (June 21, 2017). "Milwaukee Officer Is Acquitted in Killing of Sylville Smith". The New York Times. Retrieved June 21, 2017.

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O'Brien, Brendan (August 16, 2016). "Milwaukee curfew obeyed after riots over police shooting". Reuters. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
O'Brien, Brendan (August 16, 2016). "Riot-torn Milwaukee has quieter night before Trump's visit". Reuters. Retrieved August 16, 2016.

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Phelps, Jeffrey (August 15, 2016). "Communist group members go to Milwaukee to help 'revolution'". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved December 23, 2016.

thehill.com

Clarke, David A. Jr. (August 15, 2016). "Sheriff David Clarke: Liberal politics and media fueled Milwaukee riots". The Hill. Retrieved August 15, 2016.

usatoday.com

Mak, Aaron; Carpenter, Jacob (August 14, 2016). "Uneasy calm in Milwaukee after police shooting, protests". USA Today. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
Mak, Aaron; Carpenter, Jacob (August 13, 2016). "Violence erupts after police shooting in Milwaukee". USA Today. Retrieved August 13, 2016.

usnews.com

Richmond, Todd (August 14, 2016). "One person shot in Milwaukee during 2nd night of skirmishes". U.S. News & World Report. Associated Press. Retrieved August 15, 2016.

washingtonpost.com

Berman, Mark (August 15, 2016). "Milwaukee unrest: One person shot during demonstrations; curfew announced for teenagers". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
Holley, Peter (August 14, 2016). "Milwaukee protests turn violent after officer fatally shoots fleeing man". The Washington Post. Retrieved August 14, 2016.

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Chasmar, Jessica (August 15, 2016). "Sylville Smith's father, Patrick: We have to 'be better role models'". The Washington Times. Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
Ernst, Douglas (August 15, 2016). "Sister of Milwaukee man fatally shot by police urges crowd to torch suburbs: 'Burn that s– down!'". The Washington Times. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
Chasmar, Jessica (August 15, 2016). "ATF offers $10K reward in Milwaukee riot fires". The Washington Times. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
Richardson, Bradford (August 16, 2016). "CNN edits out Milwaukee victim's sister calling for violence in 'the suburbs'". The Washington Times. Retrieved August 16, 2016.

web.archive.org

Sears, Ashley; Duria, Angelica (August 13, 2016). "'Things got out of hand:' Violence breaks out in Milwaukee following officer-involved shooting". Fox 6. Archived from the original on August 14, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
"Milwaukee Police Chief Identifies Shooting Victim as Sylville K. Smith, Says He Had a 'Lengthy Arrest Record'". ABC News. Associated Press. August 14, 2016. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
"Slew of Police Encounters Precedes Latest Milwaukee Shooting". ABC News. Associated Press. August 14, 2016. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
Delong, Katie (August 14, 2015). "Gas station on Sherman, burned by protesters, has seen several incidents this summer". Fox 6, Milwaukee. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved August 16, 2016.
Chasmar, Jessica (August 15, 2016). "Sylville Smith's father, Patrick: We have to 'be better role models'". The Washington Times. Archived from the original on August 16, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
Richmond, Todd (August 17, 2016). "Grandfather: Man killed by police was just trying to survive". Yahoo! News. Associated Press. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
Potter, Kyle (August 15, 2016). "Communist Group Members Go to Milwaukee to Help 'Revolution'". ABC News. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
Weich, Robert (August 13, 2016). "Milwaukee's Night of Unrest (Videos and Photos)". CBS News. Archived from the original on August 15, 2016. Retrieved August 14, 2016.
Richmond, Todd (August 15, 2016). "Police Chief Was Surprised by Violence After Fatal Shooting". ABC News. Associated Press. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2016.
"The Latest: Police Chief: Some arrests made but city calm". The News & Observer. August 15, 2016. Archived from the original on August 21, 2016. Retrieved August 15, 2016.

wisconsin.gov

docs.legis.wisconsin.gov

"940.02 First-degree reckless homicide". Wisconsin State Legislature. legis.wisconsin.gov. Retrieved December 15, 2016.

wpr.org

"Ex-Milwaukee Officer Sentenced To 3 Years For Sex Crimes". WPR. Associated Press. February 21, 2018. Retrieved June 5, 2025.

wsj.com

Mahtani, Shibani; Calvert, Scott (August 14, 2016). "Governor Declares State of Emergency in Milwaukee After Shooting, Unrest". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 14, 2016.

yahoo.com

Ehlke, Gretchen; Potter, Kyle (August 14, 2016). "One person shot in Milwaukee during 2nd night of skirmishes". Yahoo! News. Associated Press. Retrieved August 14, 2016.^{[permanent dead link]}
Richmond, Todd (August 17, 2016). "Grandfather: Man killed by police was just trying to survive". Yahoo! News. Associated Press. Archived from the original on August 18, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2016.
Sickles, Jason (August 23, 2016). "'Pics or it didn't happen' puts increased pressure on cops to release body-cam video in police shooting cases". Yahoo! News. Retrieved August 23, 2016.

youtube.com

"Video from body camera shows shooting death of Sylville Smith". Youtube. WISN 12 News. Retrieved June 21, 2017.