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Racine, WI Police Department
Thursday July 8th, 2021 :: 10:48 a.m. CDT

Advisory

Attempted Homicide Arrest

Date: July 7th, 2021
No: 21-11 Subject: Attempted Homicide Arrest
Arrested: Kevion A. Minor 22 years old
On April 30th, 2021 Racine Police responded to the 3300blk of Hamlin St. reference a party shot multiple times. During the investigation Kevion Minor was developed as the suspect in the shooting. A warrant was entered for attempted homicide for Minor.
On July 7th, 2021 Minor was located at an apartment in the 1300blk of 16th St. The Racine Swat team and RPD Crisis Negotiators made contact with Minor who refused to come out and armed himself with a gun. Officers discovered there was an adult female and young child inside the apartment with Minor. After approximately one hour of negotiations the young child was released from the apartment. After an additional hour and a half of negotiations Minor and the adult female exited the apartment. Kevion Minor was then taken into custody.
Kevion Minor was taken into custody reference the Attempted Homicide warrant. Other charges are pending the active investigation.
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

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

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