Full Notification

Racine Police Department 730 Center Street  Racine Wisconsin, 53403 PHONE NO. (262) 886-2300 FAX. NO. (262) 635-0190 Date: January 19, 2023 No: 23-04 Subject: Homicide On January 18, 2023 at approximately 1941 hours officers responded to the 1700 block of Packard Ave. regarding someone who had been shot. Upon their arrival officers located a 25 year old male lying on the floor from what appeared to be a fatal gunshot wound. The suspect, who was identified as a 26 year old male, had fled the scene prior to officers arrival. Officers and investigators were given information from witnesses that the incident took place over a domestic type incident. The suspect was eventually located and taken into custody. He was interviewed and transported to the Racine County Jail. The investigation is still ongoing. Thank you to the VCRI Violence Interrupters for their assistance. 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) 635-7868. Sgt. Kristi Wilcox Public Information Officer