May 17, 2025 6:30a
From Racine Police:
On May 16, 2025 at approximately 10:33pm, officers were notified that a juvenile party had been struck by gunfire and was being transported to the hospital by family.
When officers arrived at the hospital, they located an 11-year-old male suffering from a single gunshot wound. The 11-yearold male did not survive his injury.
Preliminary information indicates that the incident took place within a residence in the 2600 block of Prospect St and the victim was accidentally shot by a sibling. A suspect has been identified and apprehended.
The investigation is 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 Tips.
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