Full Notification

Date: October 6, 2021
No: 21-23(a) Subject: Federal Agent Shot
UPDATE: The suspect in this case has been identified as Cody Herman, 36 year old male from Racine. The initial warrant being served by the federal task force was supported by members of the Racine Police Department. Herman had outstanding warrants for domestic assault along with weapons violations. During service of the warrants Herman fired at a federal agent striking him and prompting a tactical response. Racine PD did assist in the tactical response along with other federal agencies. Occupants of the residence did exit the house and surrender to police during the incident. No occupants were injured or arrested. Eventually law enforcement located Herman deceased in the basement of the residence. No shots were fired by law enforcement during the entire incident. The federal agent has since been released from the hospital. The investigation is ongoing. End of update.

On October 6, 2021 members of the Racine Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit assisted with a US Marshal task force operation at 3722 Clairmont Street within the city of Racine. Members of this federal task force were at this location to serve an arrest warrant on an individual wanted for charges including aggravated assault and weapons violations. While attempting contact at the door of 3722 Clairmont Street, officers were fired upon from within the residence and a federal agent was struck by the gunfire. At that time the officers pulled back and there was no return fire from law enforcement personnel.
Negotiations took place after which, several children and adults exited the residence. Following negotiations, law enforcement personnel did make entry to 3722 Clairmont Street and discovered the male suspect deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
At this time the federal agent is in stable condition.
Racine Police investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this incident. 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.