Full Notification

Date: July 20, 2021
No: 21-12 Subject: Vehicle Pursuit/Shots Fired/Vehicle Crash
On July 19, 2021 at 2247hrs a Racine Police Officer observed a white SUV driving in a very reckless manner in the area of 9th St. and Memorial Dr. in Racine. The Officer pulled behind the vehicle with the intent to conduct a traffic stop. When the Officer pulled behind the vehicle multiple gunshots were fired from the immediate area of the SUV. The SUV then accelerated to a high rate of speed and fled from the Officer.
During the pursuit it was discovered the SUV was stolen out of Libertyville, IL. The stolen SUV was eventually involved in a crash striking another vehicle on Sheridan Road south of Durand Ave. There were a total of five occupants of the stolen vehicle, all juveniles(ages range from 14-17) that were taken into custody. The occupant of the vehicle struck by the SUV was taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. All five of the occupants of the stolen SUV were taken to the hospital with varying injuries, all non life threatening. A loaded handgun was located inside of the SUV. The investigation into the shots fired and pursuit is active and ongoing.
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