Full Notification

 
Date: 2/4/2025
 
No: 25-01
 
Subject: Man with Gun
 
 
Arrested: James L. Price
 
 
On 2/3/25 at approximately 1307hrs, police responded to the 700B of Grand Avenue for a report of a man with a gun. Wisconsin Lutheran School Staff reported that while students were out for recess, a male who appeared to be intoxicated displayed a firearm. Further, a student observed the male point the firearm in their direction while headed back into the school. Staff ushered the students inside of the building and placed the school on lockdown. Responding officers were unable to locate the suspect while checking the area.
 
At approximately 1533hrs, officers responded to another man with gun call in the area of 11^th Street and Washington Avenue. The description of this male was consistent with the suspect description provided at the Wisconsin Lutheran call. The male was located with a firearm in his possession and was subsequently arrested and transported to the Racine County Jail.
 
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 Tips. 
 
All media inquiries regarding this incident should be directed to my attention at (262) 635-7868.
 
Sgt. Alicia Mitchell
Public Information Officer