Advisory
Updated Press Release
PHONE NO. (262) 886-2300 FAX. NO. (262) 635-0190
Date: September 1, 2023
No: 23-18
Subject: Homicide
UPDATE (09/05/23):
Victim: Byron D. Beadles, 56 year old male of Racine
On September 1, 2023 at approximately 4:29pm officers responded to the 1700 block of Packard Ave. regarding a person who had been shot. The victim, a 56 year old male, was located in one of the apartments suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. No one is in custody at this time and investigators are asking for any potential witnesses to 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 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
Updated Press Release 
Racine Police Department
730 Center Street · Racine Wisconsin, 53403
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Date: September 1, 2023
No: 23-18
Subject: Homicide
UPDATE (09/05/23):
Victim: Byron D. Beadles, 56 year old male of Racine
On September 1, 2023 at approximately 4:29pm officers responded to the 1700 block of Packard Ave. regarding a person who had been shot. The victim, a 56 year old male, was located in one of the apartments suffering from a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. No one is in custody at this time and investigators are asking for any potential witnesses to 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 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