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Racine, WI Police Department
Saturday May 8th, 2021 :: 04:01 p.m. CDT

Advisory

Homicide Investigation

Date: May 8, 2021
 
No: 21-7
          Subject: Homicide
             
             
On May 7th, 2021 at 2351hrs the Racine Police Department responded to a residence in the 3700blk of Clairmont St. reference a shooting victim.  Upon arrival Officers located a 17 year old male suffering a fatal gunshot wound.  Racine Police quickly identified a suspect who was taken into custody at a separate location.  The 18 year old suspect has been arrested for the shooting.  This is still an active investigation.  More information will be released at a later time.
 
 
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
 
 

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Racine, WI Police Department
730 Center St
Racine, WI 53403

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

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