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May 13, 2025 Suspect Arrested After Gun Fired Outside Sun Prairie Home On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at approximately noon, the Sun Prairie Police Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a gunshot in the 300 block of Sweet Grass Drive in the City of Sun Prairie. The investigation shows that two individuals known to each other became involved in an argument via social media. One of the individuals went to the other person’s residence, where the argument continued outside. During the confrontation, the suspect fired a single gunshot. No one was struck, and no property damage was located. The suspect left the scene and was stopped a short time later by the Dane County Sheriff's Office in the City of Madison. The suspect, Sinia Alexander, a 23-year-old resident of Madison, admitted to firing the shot and has been booked into the Dane County Jail on charges of First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety, Possession of a Firearm by an Adjudicated Delinquent, and Receiving a Stolen Firearm. A 9mm handgun was recovered and determined to be stolen. “Any time a shooting occurs, its effect and harm on a neighborhood have drastic impacts. We are committed to removing this harm from our neighborhoods to maintain peace and safety for all our residents,” said Chief Kevin Warych. “I commend the Sun Prairie residents, officers, detectives, and professional staff who responded to and investigated this shooting. Due to their teamwork and dedication, the suspect was apprehended within an hour of the incident, providing closure to the victim and the community. We want to thank the Dane County Sheriff’s Office and the Madison Police Department for their assistance,” said Warych. The Sun Prairie Police Department was assisted in this investigation by the Dane County Sheriff's Office and the City of Madison Police Department. The department also appreciates the citizens who provided information that assisted in the investigation. Media Contact: Lt. Ray Thomson Sun Prairie Police Department [email protected] (608) 513-8506