Advisory
Press Release
PHONE NO. (262) 886-2300 FAX. NO. (262) 635-0190
Date: June 23, 2023
No: 23-11
Subject: Attempted Homicide
On Thursday, June 22, 2023 at approximately 9:00 PM officers responded to the 1400 block of Prospect St. at the railroad tracks for someone who had been shot. Upon officers arrival they located two victims that were suffering from gunshot wounds. A 17 year old female and a 15 year old male had been struck. A group of five juveniles were walking near Prospect St. and the railroad tracks when they were approached by four individuals who were wearing hoodies and masks. One of the masked individuals and started shooting at the group of five juveniles. The juveniles ran but the 17 year old female was struck. One of the 15 year old males went back to help the female victim and was then struck himself. The other three juveniles ran away. None of the juveniles could identify the masked individuals. Both of the victims were transported to the hospital. The 17 year old victim was transported to Milwaukee while the 15 year old victim was treated and released. The masked individuals were not relocated.
Racine Police investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this incident, especially any video from any homes or businesses in the area. 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
Press Release 
Racine Police Department
730 Center Street · Racine Wisconsin, 53403
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Date: June 23, 2023
No: 23-11
Subject: Attempted Homicide
On Thursday, June 22, 2023 at approximately 9:00 PM officers responded to the 1400 block of Prospect St. at the railroad tracks for someone who had been shot. Upon officers arrival they located two victims that were suffering from gunshot wounds. A 17 year old female and a 15 year old male had been struck. A group of five juveniles were walking near Prospect St. and the railroad tracks when they were approached by four individuals who were wearing hoodies and masks. One of the masked individuals and started shooting at the group of five juveniles. The juveniles ran but the 17 year old female was struck. One of the 15 year old males went back to help the female victim and was then struck himself. The other three juveniles ran away. None of the juveniles could identify the masked individuals. Both of the victims were transported to the hospital. The 17 year old victim was transported to Milwaukee while the 15 year old victim was treated and released. The masked individuals were not relocated.
Racine Police investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this incident, especially any video from any homes or businesses in the area. 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
Address/Location
Racine, WI Police Department
730 Center St
Racine, WI 53403
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 262-635-7700