Racine shooting; girl shot, boy arrested
Racine Police Department
RACINE, Wis. - A girl was shot in Racine Sunday morning, Jan. 8, and police said a boy was arrested and held in juvenile detention for attempted homicide.
The shooting happened shortly before noon in the area of 21st Street and S. Memorial Drive. The 14-year-old victim was airlifted to Milwaukee for medical treatment after being shot multiple times. Police said she is conscious and in stable but serious condition.
Police arrested a 14-year-old boy and are looking into what led to the gunfire. The two juveniles know each other but are not related.
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Anyone with information is asked to please contact Racine police 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.