"A fluid, active investigation:" Racine police investigate death near 3 Mile, Erie Street

RACINE (WITI) -- Racine police say they're investigating a death that occurred in the 4000 block of Erie Street.

Police were called out to the scene shortly before 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8th.

In a statement to FOX6 News, Racine police say:

"Investigators are exploring several options to determine how this death occurred. This is a fluid, active investigation. No additional information will be released.

We understand the importance of providing the media with information in a timely manner, but not before conducting a thorough, complete, comprehensive investigation."


This investigation is occurring in the same area where a homicide occurred early last Monday morning. 27-year-old Jacob Rogers has been criminally charged in connection with the death of his roommate, 27-year-old Andrew Jones.

No further details have been released by Racine police as to this latest death investigation.

Racine Police investigators are actively searching for additional information that anyone may have about this incident. Any citizen with information about this incident is urged to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at 262-635-7756.

You may also contact Crimestoppers at 262-636-9330, or by texting RACS plus the message to CRIMES (274637) and referring to Tipsoft I.D. #TIP417 with your text message.