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Racine, WI Police Department
Tuesday February 16th, 2021 :: 03:07 p.m. CST

Advisory

Infant Death Investigation

Date: February 16th, 2021
No: 21-03 Subject: Infant Death(homicide)
On February 14th, 2021 at 1211hrs the Racine Police Department responded to a residence in the 1800blk of Lasalle St. reference an unresponsive one month old infant. Life saving measures were attempted but were unsuccessful. The investigation showed the death to be a homicide. An arrest has been made regarding the death of the infant. The investigation is active and further details will be released as they become available.
Racine Police investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this crime. Any witnesses, or citizens with information, are urged to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at (262) 635-7756.
Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crime Stoppers by phone at (262) 636-9330, or through the Crime Stoppers app by using the p3 app.
All media inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to my attention at (262) 635-7772.
Sgt. Chad Melby
Public Information Officer

Address/Location
Racine, WI Police Department
730 Center St
Racine, WI 53403

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 262-635-7700

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