Aug. 9, 2024 8:55a
From Racine Police:
On Thursday, August 8, 2024, at approximately 10:13pm officers responded to the 5500 block of Byrd Ave. regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two males with gunshot wounds.
One victim, a 44-year-old male, sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The second victim, a 49-year-old male, was found suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. Both victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Even after life saving measures were performed on the scene and at the hospital, the 49-year-old male succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation is still active and ongoing.
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.
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