Advisory
Updated Press Release
PHONE NO. (262) 886-2300 FAX. NO. (262) 635-0190
Date: January 1, 2023
No: 23-01
Subject: Death Investigation
UPDATE August 10, 2023:
Abdullah Rashada was located in Chicago and taken into custody by the US Marshals Service Chicago Division.
Thank you to the community and our Federal partners for all of their assistance in bringing Mr. Rashada to justice.
UPDATE (01/09/23):
Abdullah Rashada has been developed as a suspect, and is wanted for questioning in the homicide investigation from New Year’s Day at Rerun’s Lounge. At this time, the Racine Police Department and the US Marshals Service are currently looking for Rashada. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts please Inv. Steve Mueller at 262-939-3071 or US Marsharls Taskforce Officer Mike Seeger at 262-939-2437.
UPDATE (01/03/23):
Victims: Avery T. Stewart, 66, of Racine
Billy R. Petty, 56, of Racine
On Sunday, January 1, 2023 at approximately 0234 hours officers responded to 1111 Washington Ave., Rerun’s Lounge, in reference to a shooting inside of the establishment. Upon arrival, officers encountered a chaotic scene. There have been two confirmed deaths. Their names will not be released at this time until notification can be made. The investigation is active and ongoing at this time. No suspect(s) have been taken into custody.
The Racine Police Department is urging and requesting any and all persons who were inside of the bar at the time of the shooting to please come forward. 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 Investigator Mueller at 262-939-3071 or Investigator Lauer at 262-721-2951.
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
Updated Press Release 
Racine Police Department
730 Center Street · Racine Wisconsin, 53403
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Date: January 1, 2023
No: 23-01
Subject: Death Investigation
UPDATE August 10, 2023:
Abdullah Rashada was located in Chicago and taken into custody by the US Marshals Service Chicago Division.
Thank you to the community and our Federal partners for all of their assistance in bringing Mr. Rashada to justice.
UPDATE (01/09/23):
Abdullah Rashada has been developed as a suspect, and is wanted for questioning in the homicide investigation from New Year’s Day at Rerun’s Lounge. At this time, the Racine Police Department and the US Marshals Service are currently looking for Rashada. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts please Inv. Steve Mueller at 262-939-3071 or US Marsharls Taskforce Officer Mike Seeger at 262-939-2437.
UPDATE (01/03/23):
Victims: Avery T. Stewart, 66, of Racine
Billy R. Petty, 56, of Racine
On Sunday, January 1, 2023 at approximately 0234 hours officers responded to 1111 Washington Ave., Rerun’s Lounge, in reference to a shooting inside of the establishment. Upon arrival, officers encountered a chaotic scene. There have been two confirmed deaths. Their names will not be released at this time until notification can be made. The investigation is active and ongoing at this time. No suspect(s) have been taken into custody.
The Racine Police Department is urging and requesting any and all persons who were inside of the bar at the time of the shooting to please come forward. 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 Investigator Mueller at 262-939-3071 or Investigator Lauer at 262-721-2951.
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